Winery Idiot's GraceIdiot's Grace Whimsy
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Sangiovese.
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.
The Idiot's Grace Whimsy of the Winery Idiot's Grace is in the top 10 of wines of Columbia Gorge Washington.
Taste structure of the Idiot's Grace Whimsy from the Winery Idiot's Grace
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Idiot's Grace Whimsy of Winery Idiot's Grace in the region of Washington is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Idiot's Grace Whimsy of Winery Idiot's Grace in the region of Washington often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Idiot's Grace Whimsy
Pairings that work perfectly with Idiot's Grace Whimsy
Original food and wine pairings with Idiot's Grace Whimsy
The Idiot's Grace Whimsy of Winery Idiot's Grace matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, pasta carbonara almost like the real thing or paupiettes in a casserole with cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery Idiot's Grace's Idiot's Grace Whimsy.
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 Idiot's Grace Whimsy from Winery Idiot's Grace are 2012, 0, 2014
Informations about the Winery Idiot's Grace
The Winery Idiot's Grace is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Columbia Gorge Washington to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Columbia Gorge Washington
American AVA (2004) straddling Oregon and Washington around Hood River, "world of wine in 40 miles" with extreme climatic diversity (cool maritime west vs arid east), volcanic soils and loess. Pinot Noir is the signature red (most planted) on the cool side: ethereal and fruity with cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and spiced notes. Full Pinot Gris, taut Riesling and floral Gewürztraminer as whites. Structured Cabernet, Syrah and Zinfandel in the east.
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: Primeur (purchase in)
Purchase made shortly after the harvest and before the wine is ready for consumption.
