Winery HightowerMurray Cuvée
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 veal.
Taste structure of the Murray Cuvée from the Winery Hightower
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Murray Cuvée of Winery Hightower in the region of Washington is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Murray Cuvée
Pairings that work perfectly with Murray Cuvée
Original food and wine pairings with Murray Cuvée
The Murray Cuvée of Winery Hightower matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of tournedos rossini, spaghetti with squid ink (italy) or veal cutlets parmigiana.
Details and technical informations about Winery Hightower's Murray Cuvée.
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 Murray Cuvée from Winery Hightower are 2010, 2013, 2008, 0 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery Hightower
The Winery Hightower is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Columbia Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Columbia Valley
Cradle of Washington State's great reds. Dense, structured Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, firm tannins), round velvety Merlot, signature Syrah with peppery notes, black olive and deep black fruit. Also precise whites: balanced Chardonnay, taut fruity Riesling with peach notes. Semi-desert vineyard of 24,300 ha sheltered by the Cascades, loess soils over basalt, strong temperature swings.
The wine region of Washington
2nd US producer by volume, on the arid, sunny Columbia Valley. Star Cabernet Sauvignon (~60% of reds): powerful and structured with signature notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, dry herbs and graphite, firm tannins. Fleshy, peppery Syrah (black fruits, smoked meat). Round, fruity Merlot, historic mineral Riesling (dry and off-dry), precise Chardonnay and ample Sémillon.
The word of the wine: Ultra raw (or natural raw)
A type of champagne that has not received any dosage liqueur.
