Winery RayLenCarolinius Red
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Petit Verdot and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Carolinius Red of Winery RayLen in the region of North Carolina often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Carolinius Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Carolinius Red
Original food and wine pairings with Carolinius Red
The Carolinius Red of Winery RayLen matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of quick and easy monkfish tail, uzbek pilaf or brazilian feijoada.
Details and technical informations about Winery RayLen's Carolinius Red.
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 Carolinius Red from Winery RayLen are 2014, 2016, 2017, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery RayLen
The Winery RayLen is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of North Carolina to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of North Carolina
Historic US southeastern wine state (top US producer before Prohibition). Yadkin Valley as the main quality zone: signature Cabernet Franc (red fruit, bell pepper, violet, fresh herbs, supple tannins). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, fruity Sangiovese. Chardonnay whites and rich Petit Manseng (apricot, honey).
The word of the wine: Casting
Preparatory phase of the wine-making process consisting in bursting the grapes in order to release the juice.
