Winery NicholsCabernet Franc
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The Cabernet Franc of the Winery Nichols is in the top 0 of wines of Central Coast.
Details and technical informations about Winery Nichols's Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Grassen
Structured, fresh reds with a deep purple colour, firm tannins and an ample palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and alpine spices. Moderate ageing potential. Preserved for its heritage value, it belongs to the rare indigenous varieties of Valais and occasionally features in artisanal high-altitude cuvées. Indigenous Swiss black variety from Valais, grown in tiny quantities.
Informations about the Winery Nichols
The Winery Nichols is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Central Coast to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Central Coast
Vast Californian coast (450 km) cooled by Pacific fogs. Cradle of great coastal Pinots and Chardonnays: fine silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth) on Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Maria and Santa Lucia Highlands; ample taut Chardonnay, yellow fruit and saline minerality. Also spicy peppery Syrah, structured Cabernet and jammy Zinfandel on Paso Robles.
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: Dosing liqueur (champagne)
Also known as liqueur d'expédition, a solution made up of wine and sugar added to champagne after disgorgement and which determines the type of wine: extra-brut, brut, extra-dry, dry, demi-sec.
