Winery Quivira Vineyards - Elusive

Winery Quivira VineyardsElusive

4.2
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Elusive of Winery Quivira Vineyards is a red wine from the region of Dry Creek Valley of California.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Counoise and the Mourvèdre.
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 veal.

Taste structure of the Elusive from the Winery Quivira Vineyards

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Elusive of Winery Quivira Vineyards in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Elusive of Winery Quivira Vineyards in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Quivira Vineyards's Elusive.

Winemaker
Steven Canter
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.7°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Counoise

Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.

Last vintages of this wine

Elusive - 2014
In the top 100 of of Dry Creek Valley wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Elusive - 2013
In the top 100 of of Dry Creek Valley wines
Average rating: 411110
Elusive - 2012
In the top 100 of of Dry Creek Valley wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Elusive - 2011
In the top 100 of of Dry Creek Valley wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Elusive - 2010
In the top 100 of of Dry Creek Valley wines
Average rating: 411110

The best vintages of Elusive from Winery Quivira Vineyards are 2011, 2012, 2014, 2013 and 2010.

Informations about the Winery Quivira Vineyards

The winery offers 36 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Dry Creek Valley in the region of California
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The Winery Quivira Vineyards is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 35 wines for sale in the of Dry Creek Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine California
In the top 8500 of of United States wines
In the top 1500 of of Dry Creek Valley wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 45000 wines of the world

The wine region of Dry Creek Valley

The wine region of Dry Creek Valley is located in the region of Sonoma County of California of United States. We currently count 414 estates and châteaux in the of Dry Creek Valley, producing 1322 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Dry Creek Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes .


The wine region of California

California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.

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