Winery HackettHill Crest
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The Hill Crest of the Winery Hackett is in the top 0 of wines of Lehigh Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Hackett's Hill Crest.
Discover the grape variety: Mourisco
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby hue, smooth tannins and an airy palate; signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), gentle spices and floral notes. Airy style, adding freshness to blends. A traditional component of Douro DOC and Port blends, bringing freshness and aromas to great fortified wines. Native Portuguese black grape from the Douro, cultivated in decreasing quantities but preserved.
Informations about the Winery Hackett
The Winery Hackett is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Lehigh Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania AVA (~1,888 sq mi, 6 counties), cool continental climate comparable to central Europe, well-drained shale soils. Chambourcin reigns in red (hybrid called "valley jewel", planted everywhere): fruity and supple with cherry, raspberry, blackberry, herbs and peppery touch, fine tannins. Taut Riesling (lime, green apple, petrol, white flowers), ample Chardonnay in vinifera whites. Vidal, Cayuga, Marquette, Frontenac hybrids.
The wine region of Pennsylvania
Historic East Coast vineyard (planted from 1683 by William Penn). Cabernet Franc as flagship: fresh, peppery reds with notes of raspberry, ripe bell pepper, violet and fresh herbs, supple tannins. Colourful, fruity Chambourcin hybrid (cherry, plum), off-dry Vidal Blanc with exotic fruit, aromatic Traminette (rose, lychee). Also mineral Riesling and Chardonnay.
The word of the wine: Thinning out
Operation consisting in eliminating the suckers that grow on the vine stocks.
