Winery RayLenCategory 5
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.
The Category 5 of the Winery RayLen is in the top 10 of wines of Yadkin Valley.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Category 5 of Winery RayLen in the region of North Carolina often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Category 5
Pairings that work perfectly with Category 5
Original food and wine pairings with Category 5
The Category 5 of Winery RayLen matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef tongue with vegetables, doner kebab or north welsch.
Details and technical informations about Winery RayLen's Category 5.
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 Category 5 from Winery RayLen are 2012, 2015, 2017, 2014 and 0.
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 Yadkin Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yadkin Valley
First AVA of North Carolina (2003), 7 Piedmont counties on clay-sandy soils, temperate continental climate with humid summers. Signature Bordeaux and Rhône varieties. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon with blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar and spices, solid tannins. Peppery Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry), supple Merlot, bright Syrah.
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: Severe
Said of a red wine that is generally young, very marked by tannins and astringent. See austere.
