Winery John ChristAmerican Frontenac
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The American Frontenac of the Winery John Christ is in the top 0 of wines of Lake Erie.
Details and technical informations about Winery John Christ's American Frontenac.
Discover the grape variety: Shiroka Melnishka
Structured, intensely colored age-worthy reds with a deep purple robe, firm tannins and an ample palate, showing signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), spices (pepper, clove), tobacco, leather and balsamic notes with age. Star of the Melnik wine region in south-western Bulgaria, producing the finest Bulgarian age-worthy wines. Bulgarian autochtone black variety, also called Melnik broad-leafed.
Informations about the Winery John Christ
The Winery John Christ is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Lake Erie to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lake Erie
Largest US AVA east of the Rockies (~16,000 ha) spanning New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio along Lake Erie. Lake-moderated climate extends the season. Concord signature labrusca grape (juice, jellies) with the distinctive "foxy" note. Rising vinifera: tense Riesling (lemon, green apple), full Chardonnay, peppery Cabernet Franc (raspberry, herb), floral Pinot Gris.
The wine region of Ohio
Midwestern wine state tempered by the Great Lakes, a cool climate. Signature Grand River Valley Riesling: chiselled, precise whites with signature notes of citrus, white peach, green apple, white flowers and a mineral touch, crisp acidity — compared to the neighbouring Finger Lakes. Buttery Chardonnay, fine silky Pinot Noir, peppery-raspberry Cabernet Franc. Also sweet Vidal Blanc hybrids, Catawba, Concord.
The word of the wine: Game
A family of animal aromas reminiscent of venison and present in certain old red wines. See venison.
