Winery Peter FranusRed Hills Lake County Zinfandel
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Zinfandel.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Red Hills Lake County Zinfandel from the Winery Peter Franus
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Red Hills Lake County Zinfandel of Winery Peter Franus in the region of California is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Red Hills Lake County Zinfandel
Pairings that work perfectly with Red Hills Lake County Zinfandel
Original food and wine pairings with Red Hills Lake County Zinfandel
The Red Hills Lake County Zinfandel of Winery Peter Franus matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of harira de mamie (moroccan soup), lamb tagine with broad beans or chinese fondue.
Details and technical informations about Winery Peter Franus's Red Hills Lake County Zinfandel.
Discover the grape variety: Zinfandel
Generous, high-alcohol reds with a dark robe and indulgent palate, showing aromas of stewed blackberry, raspberry, black pepper, liquorice, cinnamon and cooked fruit. Also vinified as a popular sweet rosé (White Zinfandel). Star of California (Lodi, Sonoma, Dry Creek Valley, Paso Robles) with sought-after century-old vines. Identical to Italian Primitivo and Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski by DNA analysis.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Red Hills Lake County Zinfandel from Winery Peter Franus are 2014, 0
Informations about the Winery Peter Franus
The Winery Peter Franus is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 16 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: Bleeding
Old practice for red wines. As soon as the vat is filled with grapes, the tap is opened. A sweet but clear juice escapes from the vat (it can also be used to make rosé). The colour and density of the juice is enhanced, but it should not be overdone. Rarely more than 10% of the volume of a vat, otherwise you risk losing fruit and bringing in bitterness.
