Winery Gregory GrahamMagma Red (Snow's Lake Vineyard)
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Magma Red (Snow's Lake Vineyard) of the Winery Gregory Graham is in the top 70 of wines of Red Hills Lake County.
Taste structure of the Magma Red (Snow's Lake Vineyard) from the Winery Gregory Graham
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Magma Red (Snow's Lake Vineyard) of Winery Gregory Graham in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Magma Red (Snow's Lake Vineyard) of Winery Gregory Graham in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of earth.
Food and wine pairings with Magma Red (Snow's Lake Vineyard)
Pairings that work perfectly with Magma Red (Snow's Lake Vineyard)
Original food and wine pairings with Magma Red (Snow's Lake Vineyard)
The Magma Red (Snow's Lake Vineyard) of Winery Gregory Graham matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of baeckeoffe, lamb confit with new potatoes or potjevleesch.
Details and technical informations about Winery Gregory Graham's Magma Red (Snow's Lake Vineyard).
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Magma Red (Snow's Lake Vineyard) from Winery Gregory Graham are 2013, 2012, 0, 2014 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Gregory Graham
The Winery Gregory Graham is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Red Hills Lake County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Red Hills Lake County
AVA south of Mount Konocti (Lake County) on red volcanic soils (>90%) with black obsidian and quartz: signature ultra-dominant Cabernet Sauvignon — big, bold reds with complex black fruits (wild blackberries, cherries, spice), signature earthy and mineral notes. Small thick-skinned berries producing concentrated, structured wines, fine tannins from obsidian. Volcanic mountain identity, graceful long cellaring.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Venaison (taste of)
Wine aromas reminiscent of game (fur, leather, hare's belly).
