Winery Lava Cap - Celebrated Cuvée American River Red

Winery Lava CapCelebrated Cuvée American River Red

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Celebrated Cuvée American River Red of Winery Lava Cap is a red wine from the region of El Dorado of California.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Zinfandel.
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 Celebrated Cuvée American River Red from the Winery Lava Cap

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Celebrated Cuvée American River Red of Winery Lava Cap 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 Celebrated Cuvée American River Red of Winery Lava Cap in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Lava Cap's Celebrated Cuvée American River Red.

Winemaker
Joe Norman
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
15.9°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Celebrated Cuvée American River Red - 2013
In the top 100 of of El Dorado wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Celebrated Cuvée American River Red - 2012
In the top 100 of of El Dorado wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Celebrated Cuvée American River Red - 2011
In the top 100 of of El Dorado wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Celebrated Cuvée American River Red - 2010
In the top 100 of of El Dorado wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Celebrated Cuvée American River Red - 2009
In the top 100 of of El Dorado wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Celebrated Cuvée American River Red from Winery Lava Cap are 2010, 2009, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Informations about the Winery Lava Cap

The winery offers 31 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in El Dorado in the region of California
Find the Winery Lava Cap on Twitter

The Winery Lava Cap is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of El Dorado to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine California
In the top 30000 of of United States wines
In the top 250 of of El Dorado wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 250000 wines of the world

The wine region of El Dorado

The wine region of El Dorado is located in the region of El Dorado County of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Rombauer Vineyards or the Domaine Withers produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of El Dorado are Mourvèdre, Zinfandel and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of El Dorado often reveals types of flavors of cherry, pomegranate or cranberry and sometimes also flavors of stone, cinnamon or anise.


The wine region of California

California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.

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The word of the wine: Dense

Rich and concentrated wine with tight tannins and a consistent body.

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