Winery McCrea - Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Counoise

Winery McCreaCiel du Cheval Vineyard Counoise

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
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The Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Counoise of Winery McCrea is a red wine from the region of Red Mountain of Washington.
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Details and technical informations about Winery McCrea's Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Counoise.

Winemaker
Doug McCrea
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.8°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Counoise

Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.

Informations about the Winery McCrea

The winery offers 24 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 Red Mountain in the region of Washington

The Winery McCrea is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Red Mountain to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Washington
In the top 65000 of of United States wines
In the top 400 of of Red Mountain wines
In the top 300000 of red wines
In the top 500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Red Mountain

The wine region of Red Mountain is located in the region of Yakima Valley of Washington of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Quilceda Creek or the Domaine Obelisco Estate produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Red Mountain are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Red Mountain often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or cassis and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, dark fruit or anise.


The wine region of Washington

Washington State is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, immediately north of Oregon. Although the history of the wine industry is relatively Short, Washington's 900-plus wineries and 350-plus independent winemakers, with more than 50,000 acres of vineyards, now produce more wine than any other state except California. Almost all wine production is in the hot, desert-like eastern Part of Washington, although there is some Grape growing and an AVA (Puget Sound) in the cooler, wetter west. White Chardonnay and Riesling grapes, and red Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes are the main varieties grown in Washington, but the region produces quality wines from nearly 70 different grape varieties.

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The word of the wine: Draft liquor

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