Winery HalcyonBarsotti Cabernet Franc
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
The Barsotti Cabernet Franc of the Winery Halcyon is in the top 90 of wines of El Dorado.
Taste structure of the Barsotti Cabernet Franc from the Winery Halcyon
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Barsotti Cabernet Franc of Winery Halcyon in the region of California is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Barsotti Cabernet Franc
Pairings that work perfectly with Barsotti Cabernet Franc
Original food and wine pairings with Barsotti Cabernet Franc
The Barsotti Cabernet Franc of Winery Halcyon matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of cornish pasties, basque piperade or duck breast with goat cheese and local ham.
Details and technical informations about Winery Halcyon's Barsotti Cabernet Franc.
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.
Informations about the Winery Halcyon
The Winery Halcyon is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of El Dorado to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of El Dorado
High-altitude AVA in the Sierra Foothills east of Sacramento (California): signature dominant Zinfandel as king red — full, vivid reds with concentrated dark fruit, spice and fleshy tannins. Also Italian Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and structuring Petite Sirah. Strong Rhône tradition with Viognier, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache. Cooling by altitude rather than fog, sunny ripeness with preserved acidity, eclectic identity of the modern Gold Rush.
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: Foxé
An animal odor found in certain reduced or old wines, which are also said to fox, in reference to the fox.
