Winery HortonRkatsiteli
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Rkatsiteli of Winery Horton in the region of Virginia often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or floral.
Details and technical informations about Winery Horton's Rkatsiteli.
Discover the grape variety: Babic
Powerful, structured reds with an ink-dark robe, firm tannins and a dense, sun-drenched palate of intense ripe blackfruit (blackberry, black cherry), plum, Mediterranean herbs, garrigue, spices and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Star of great Dalmatian coast reds, mainly around Primošten, Šibenik and Skradin on karst soils. Native Croatian grape of Dalmatia, identity signature of the Adriatic littoral.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rkatsiteli from Winery Horton are 2017, 2015, 0, 2012 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Horton
The Winery Horton is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 58 wines for sale in the of Orange County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Orange County
Sub-region of California's South Coast AVA (1985) south of Los Angeles, tempered by Pacific breezes. Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon are the signature reds: full-bodied and sun-drenched with intense blackberry, black cherry, plum, garrigue and spicy-peppery notes, round tannins. Zinfandel and Tempranillo add a Mediterranean character. Chardonnay and Viognier as fragrant whites.
The wine region of Virginia
Quality pole of the American east coast, unique signature in Viognier: ample, fragrant whites with notes of apricot, white peach, honey and flowers, silky on the palate. Cabernet Franc star in red, fine and fresh (raspberry, ripe pepper, spices). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, balanced Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc and native Norton. Humid continental climate tempered by the Appalachians, 8 AVAs (Monticello, Shenandoah).
The word of the wine: Load shedding
Unlike pumping over, the liquid part is completely removed from the tank before being poured over the marc. This allows for a better mixing of the solid particles and the juice.
