The Michael David Winery of California

Michael David Winery
The winery offers 6 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This estate is part of the Michael David Winery.
It is ranked in the top 1245 of the estates of California.
It is located in California

The Michael David Winery is one of the best wineries to follow in Californie.. It offers 6 wines for sale in of California to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the picturesque region of Lodi in California, the Michael David Winery is a vineyard that elevates winemaking to an artistic level. Established for six generations by the Phillips family, this winery, rooted in history and tradition, has managed to renew itself over the years to offer exceptional wines, repeatedly awarded for their quality. Surrounded by vineyards as far as the eye can see, the estate offers the ultimate wine experience in a bucolic setting endowed with unique natural beauty. Here, each plot of vines is cultivated taking into account its own characteristics, respecting the peculiarities of each grape variety to achieve a wine that reflects the perfect balance between terroir and viticulture. The Michael David Winery is mainly recognized for the innovation and distinctive character of its wines. The estate produces a varied range of wines, ranging from spicy Cabernet Sauvignon with notes of sweet plum, to fresh, crisp Chardonnay with hints of green apple and pear. However, their most iconic wine remains the Inkblot, a rich and bold Cabernet Franc, renowned for its complexity and intensity. The Michael David Winery also stands out for its commitment to sustainable agriculture. The owners are convinced that the quality of the wine begins in the vineyards, and they strive to maintain a balance between agriculture and the environment. This translates into careful water resource management, responsible integration of local fauna and flora, and the use of organic and biodynamic cultivation practices. By visiting the estate, you will have the opportunity to taste their exceptional wines in their rustic tasting room, while enjoying their warm hospitality.

Top Michael David Winery wines

Looking for the best Michael David Winery wines in California among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Michael David Winery wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Michael David Winery wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Michael David Winery

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Michael David Winery

How Michael David Winery wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of roast beef in a foie gras and chanterelle crust, chicken with merguez and tomatoes or couscous chicken and merguez.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Michael David Winery

On the nose the red wine of Michael David Winery. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of oaky, citrus or smoke. In the mouth the red wine of Michael David Winery. is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

The best vintages in the red wines of Michael David Winery

  • 1997With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1971With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 1993With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 1974With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Michael David Winery.

  • Zinfandel
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Petite Sirah
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsault
  • Carignan

Discovering 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.

With its mountains, valleys, plains and plateaus, California's topography is as Complex as its Climate, offering winemakers a bewildering array of terroirs. California wines have only gained worldwide recognition in recent decades (especially after the 1976 Paris ruling). However, the state's wine history goes back more than 200 years. European vines were first planted in the 18th century, when settlers and missionaries moved up and down the West Coast.

The top white wines of Michael David Winery

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Michael David Winery

How Michael David Winery wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of macaroonade from sète, mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche or pastilla with chicken (moroccan pie with brick sheets).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Michael David Winery

On the nose the white wine of Michael David Winery. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. In the mouth the white wine of Michael David Winery. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Michael David Winery

  • 2023With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.79/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Michael David Winery.

  • Chardonnay
  • Symphony
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Albariño
  • Muscat Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top sparkling wines of Michael David Winery

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Michael David Winery

How Michael David Winery wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of knife feet, dried tomato, feta and green olive cake or couscous from the sea.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Michael David Winery

  • 0With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Michael David Winery.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Cuvée prestige (champagne)

Vintage or not, it is composed of a selection of terroirs and generally comes from the first press after eliminating the very first juices that come out of the press. The best known? Dom Pérignon, Cristal de Roederer, Grand Siècle de Laurent-Perrie, Louise at Pommery. In fact, all the houses and most of the independent winegrowers have their own prestige cuvee.

The top pink wines of Michael David Winery

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Michael David Winery

How Michael David Winery wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Michael David Winery

On the nose the pink wine of Michael David Winery. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, tropical fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Michael David Winery

  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Michael David Winery.

  • Cinsault

Discover the grape variety: White muscat

White muscat is a white grape variety of Greek origin. Present in several Mediterranean vineyards, it has several synonyms such as muscat de Die, muscat blanc and frontignac. In France, it occupies a little less than 7,000 ha out of a total of 45,000 ha worldwide. Its young shoots are downy. Its youngest leaves are shiny, bronzed and scabrous. The berries and bunches of this variety are all medium-sized. The flesh of the berries is juicy, sweet and firm. Muscat à petits grains has a second ripening period and buds early in the year. It is moderately vigorous and must be pruned short. It likes poor, stony slopes. This variety is often exposed to spring frosts. It fears mildew, wasps, grape worms, court-noué, grey rot and powdery mildew. Muscat à petits grains is used to make rosé wines and dry white wines. Orange, brown sugar, barley sugar and raisins are the known aromas of these wines.

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Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot 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 to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

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