Winery Refugio RanchEscondrijo
Red wine
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 Escondrijo from the Winery Refugio Ranch
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Escondrijo of Winery Refugio Ranch 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 Escondrijo of Winery Refugio Ranch in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Escondrijo
Pairings that work perfectly with Escondrijo
Original food and wine pairings with Escondrijo
The Escondrijo of Winery Refugio Ranch matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of kamounia : tunisian beef stew, lamb curl or oven-baked veal cutlets.
Details and technical informations about Winery Refugio Ranch's Escondrijo.
Discover the grape variety: Minutolo
Aromatic, lively dry whites with a pale golden colour, a slender palate and preserved acidity, showing intense signature muscat aromas (rose, fresh grape), white flowers (orange blossom), exotic fruits (lychee, pineapple) and citrus notes. Distinctive Apulian aromatic profile to drink young. Experiencing a fine qualitative revival among modern Puglian winemakers in the Valle d'Itria. Native white variety from Puglia, Italy, long confused with Fiano.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Escondrijo from Winery Refugio Ranch are 2014, 2011, 0
Informations about the Winery Refugio Ranch
The Winery Refugio Ranch is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Santa Ynez Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Santa Ynez Valley
Highly diverse east-west Santa Barbara AVA (1°F rise per mile inland, AVA 1983, 70+ grapes): cool in the west, Pinot Noir reigns in reds and vibrant Chardonnay in whites. Central Ballard Canyon, fleshy, spicy Syrah. Hotter east, structured Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Rhône varieties. Also Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
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: Dosage
The addition of sugar in the form of expedition liquor to a sparkling wine after disgorgement.
