Michael David WineryAncient Vine Cinsault (Bechthold Vineyard)
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Cinsault.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Ancient Vine Cinsault (Bechthold Vineyard) of Michael David Winery in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Ancient Vine Cinsault (Bechthold Vineyard)
Pairings that work perfectly with Ancient Vine Cinsault (Bechthold Vineyard)
Original food and wine pairings with Ancient Vine Cinsault (Bechthold Vineyard)
The Ancient Vine Cinsault (Bechthold Vineyard) of Michael David Winery matches generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Details and technical informations about Michael David Winery's Ancient Vine Cinsault (Bechthold Vineyard).
Discover the grape variety: Cinsault
Light, fresh reds with a clear robe, supple tannins and a tender mouth, featuring aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, rose, peony and soft spices. The absolute pillar of Provençal rosés (Côtes de Provence AOC, Bandol rosé) to which it brings finesse and freshness, also a component of GSM blends in Côtes-du-Rhône and Languedoc. Also a single variety in South Africa where it is a parent of Pinotage. Historic southern French grape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Ancient Vine Cinsault (Bechthold Vineyard) from Michael David Winery are 2014, 2020, 2015, 2011 and 0.
Informations about the Michael David Winery
The Michael David Winery is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 79 wines for sale in the of Lodi to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lodi
Self-proclaimed world capital of Zinfandel (>40% of premium Californian production): old-vine red king (plantings from 1888) — opulent and jammy with notes of blackberry, plum, raspberry, pepper, liquorice and a tobacco touch, coated tannins. Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot, Tempranillo, Albariño, Barbera and Primitivo in the palette (>100 grapes). Viognier and Chardonnay in whites. Central Californian AVA (1986) east of the bay, Mediterranean climate tempered by the delta.
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: Apogee
This period varies greatly depending on the type of wine and the vintage, and corresponds to the optimum quality of a wine. After the peak comes the decline.
