Winery Obsidian RidgeThe Chief Cabernet Sauvignon
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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the The Chief Cabernet Sauvignon from the Winery Obsidian Ridge
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the The Chief Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Obsidian Ridge in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with The Chief Cabernet Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with The Chief Cabernet Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with The Chief Cabernet Sauvignon
The The Chief Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Obsidian Ridge matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chili con carne, rack of lamb with antiboise sauce or duck breast with honey.
Details and technical informations about Winery Obsidian Ridge's The Chief Cabernet Sauvignon.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of The Chief Cabernet Sauvignon from Winery Obsidian Ridge are 2016, 0
Informations about the Winery Obsidian Ridge
The Winery Obsidian Ridge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Red Hills Lake County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Red Hills Lake County
AVA south of Mount Konocti (Lake County) on red volcanic soils (>90%) with black obsidian and quartz: signature ultra-dominant Cabernet Sauvignon — big, bold reds with complex black fruits (wild blackberries, cherries, spice), signature earthy and mineral notes. Small thick-skinned berries producing concentrated, structured wines, fine tannins from obsidian. Volcanic mountain identity, graceful long cellaring.
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: Vine
Climbing shrubs with woody stems called shoots that produce grapes in clusters.
