Winery Jl GiguierePillars of Hercules
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Petit Verdot and the Teroldego.
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 Pillars of Hercules from the Winery Jl Giguiere
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Pillars of Hercules of Winery Jl Giguiere in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Pillars of Hercules of Winery Jl Giguiere in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Pillars of Hercules
Pairings that work perfectly with Pillars of Hercules
Original food and wine pairings with Pillars of Hercules
The Pillars of Hercules of Winery Jl Giguiere matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of homemade italian lasagna, lamb meatballs with mint or braised veal heart with carrots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Jl Giguiere's Pillars of Hercules.
Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot
Dark, full-bodied reds with tight tannins and inky colour, showing aromas of blackberry, violet, gentle spice, liquorice and mentholated balsamic notes. Contributes colour, structure and aromatic freshness to great Médoc blends (Palmer, Léoville-Las Cases) where it remains a minority. Also vinified as a single variety in Spain (La Mancha), California, Australia and Argentina. A late-ripening Bordeaux variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Pillars of Hercules from Winery Jl Giguiere are 2019, 0
Informations about the Winery Jl Giguiere
The Winery Jl Giguiere is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Dunnigan Hills to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Dunnigan Hills
AVA of northwest Yolo County (1993, central California) on low hills at 400 ft: hot Mediterranean climate (95–98°F days, 55–65°F nights) suited to heat-loving varieties — Tempranillo, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay also notable. Iron-rich gravelly loam soils from the Dunnigan Hills fault, concentrated and intensely aromatic fruit. Sacramento Valley, 1,300+ acres planted.
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: Trimming
A vineyard operation consisting of pruning the upper part of the branches after lifting, either manually or using a trimming machine attached to a high-clearance tractor.
