Winery Highland ValleyCabernet Franc
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The Cabernet Franc of the Winery Highland Valley is in the top 0 of wines of San Diego County.
Details and technical informations about Winery Highland Valley's Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Petit Courbu
Aromatic, structured whites with a golden robe, ample palate and preserved acidity, showing refined aromas of yellow fruits (pear, peach), candied citrus, white flowers, honey and limestone mineral notes. Adds roundness and richness to Béarn blends. Precious component of Jurançon AOC (dry and sweet), Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC and Béarn AOC, complementing petit and gros manseng. Very rare autochthonous Béarn variety, making a comeback for its aromatic finesse.
Informations about the Winery Highland Valley
The Winery Highland Valley is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of San Diego County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of San Diego County
Historic diverse region of southern California (3 AVAs: San Pasqual Valley 1981, Ramona Valley 2006, San Luis Rey 2024): Merlot and Chardonnay signatures as kings, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Viognier, Zinfandel, Grenache and Rhône varieties (Syrah, Mourvèdre) as complement. Signature profile: Bordeaux, Rhône and Mediterranean. Vineyards from sea level to 4,200 ft, moderate Mediterranean climate, Pacific fogs and breezes, long season.
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: Local wine
Table wine, but with the origin indicated. It corresponds to a particular legislation: the freedom to use grape varieties is greater than for the AOC, but the quality criteria such as the approval tastings can sometimes be more demanding. The legislation is still evolving, but for the moment there are three levels: regional (e.g. Vin de Pays d'Oc), departmental and local (e.g. Côtes de Thongue).
