Winery Louis M. MartiniCellar No. 254 Petite Sirah
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Cellar No. 254 Petite Sirah from the Winery Louis M. Martini
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cellar No. 254 Petite Sirah of Winery Louis M. Martini 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 Cellar No. 254 Petite Sirah of Winery Louis M. Martini 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 Cellar No. 254 Petite Sirah
Pairings that work perfectly with Cellar No. 254 Petite Sirah
Original food and wine pairings with Cellar No. 254 Petite Sirah
The Cellar No. 254 Petite Sirah of Winery Louis M. Martini matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sautéed pork with pineapple, shish kebab or duck breast with pepper sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Louis M. Martini's Cellar No. 254 Petite Sirah.
Discover the grape variety: Calitor
Light, airy reds with a pale, lightly coloured ruby robe, supple tannins and a light palate with moderate acidity, featuring discreet aromas of red fruits and Provençal garrigue notes. Low alcohol. Late-ripening (35 days after Chasselas). Historically recommended in the Vaucluse and the Var, now nearly extinct and preserved in a few Provençal heritage plots. Autochthonous Provençal black variety, once widespread in south-eastern France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cellar No. 254 Petite Sirah from Winery Louis M. Martini are 2018, 2011, 2017, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Louis M. Martini
The Winery Louis M. Martini is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 66 wines for sale in the of Napa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Napa Valley
Absolute reference for American Cabernet Sauvignon: powerful, opulent reds with ripe aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate and cedar, velvety tannins and a silky finish, long ageing. Also round Merlot, rich buttery Chardonnay, fruity Sauvignon Blanc, spicy Zinfandel. Narrow Californian valley between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, tempered by San Pablo Bay fog, 17 sub-AVAs (Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap, Howell Mountain). Cradle of icons Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Caymus.
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: Stamping
Marking of corks, barrels or cases with an iron.
