Winery James RiverRad Red
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Rad Red of Winery James River in the region of Virginia often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Rad Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Rad Red
Original food and wine pairings with Rad Red
The Rad Red of Winery James River matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with vegetables, bare-assed cockerel (ardennes) or pheasant with mushrooms and tomatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery James River's Rad Red.
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 Rad Red from Winery James River are 2008, 0, 2016
Informations about the Winery James River
The Winery James River is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in the of Virginia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Merrain
Oak wood split into planks used to make the barrel.
