Winery Pinnacle RidgeCabernet Franc
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cabernet Franc of Winery Pinnacle Ridge in the region of Pennsylvania often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices.
Food and wine pairings with Cabernet Franc
Pairings that work perfectly with Cabernet Franc
Original food and wine pairings with Cabernet Franc
The Cabernet Franc of Winery Pinnacle Ridge matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of delicious bourguignon, stuffed tomatoes with thermomix or chicken waterzooi à la gantoise.
Details and technical informations about Winery Pinnacle Ridge's Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cabernet Franc from Winery Pinnacle Ridge are 0
Informations about the Winery Pinnacle Ridge
The Winery Pinnacle Ridge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Lehigh Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania AVA (~1,888 sq mi, 6 counties), cool continental climate comparable to central Europe, well-drained shale soils. Chambourcin reigns in red (hybrid called "valley jewel", planted everywhere): fruity and supple with cherry, raspberry, blackberry, herbs and peppery touch, fine tannins. Taut Riesling (lime, green apple, petrol, white flowers), ample Chardonnay in vinifera whites. Vidal, Cayuga, Marquette, Frontenac hybrids.
The wine region of Pennsylvania
Historic East Coast vineyard (planted from 1683 by William Penn). Cabernet Franc as flagship: fresh, peppery reds with notes of raspberry, ripe bell pepper, violet and fresh herbs, supple tannins. Colourful, fruity Chambourcin hybrid (cherry, plum), off-dry Vidal Blanc with exotic fruit, aromatic Traminette (rose, lychee). Also mineral Riesling and Chardonnay.
The word of the wine: Aranean
The underside of a grape leaf blade covered with tiny hairs distributed in a web-like pattern.
