Winery RockpileIndependence
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Tinto cão and the Touriga nacional.
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.
The Independence of the Winery Rockpile is in the top 10 of wines of Rockpile.
Taste structure of the Independence from the Winery Rockpile
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Independence of Winery Rockpile 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 Independence of Winery Rockpile in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Independence
Pairings that work perfectly with Independence
Original food and wine pairings with Independence
The Independence of Winery Rockpile matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of kamounia : tunisian beef stew, thomas's shoulder of lamb or roast veal with chanterelles and cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rockpile's Independence.
Discover the grape variety: Tinto cão
- Origin : Most certainly from the north of Portugal, it is a very old grape variety, present for a very long time in the Douro Valley where it is very often associated with other grape varieties to produce the famous Port. It can also be found in the United States (California, etc.), Australia, Spain, Mexico, etc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Independence from Winery Rockpile are 2015, 2012, 2014, 2013 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Rockpile
The Winery Rockpile is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Rockpile to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rockpile
The wine region of Rockpile is located in the region of Sonoma County of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Rockpile or the Domaine Rockpile produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rockpile are Zinfandel, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rockpile often reveals types of flavors of earth, spices or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, vegetal or microbio.
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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