Winery SchleinSophie's Row Proprietary Reserve Red
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The Sophie's Row Proprietary Reserve Red of the Winery Schlein is in the top 0 of wines of Napa Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Schlein's Sophie's Row Proprietary Reserve Red.
Discover the grape variety: Maturana Tinta
Structured, coloured reds with a deep purple robe, firm tannins and a dense palate with preserved acidity. Signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), plum, spices, pepper and balsamic notes from the Rioja. Fine ageing potential. Reintroduced into the Rioja DOCa appellation in 2007, it represents a qualitative diversification of Riojan reds alongside Tempranillo. Native Spanish black grape of La Rioja, recently rediscovered after near extinction.
Informations about the Winery Schlein
The Winery Schlein is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Napa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Napa Valley
Absolute reference for American Cabernet Sauvignon: powerful, opulent reds with ripe aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate and cedar, velvety tannins and a silky finish, long ageing. Also round Merlot, rich buttery Chardonnay, fruity Sauvignon Blanc, spicy Zinfandel. Narrow Californian valley between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, tempered by San Pablo Bay fog, 17 sub-AVAs (Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap, Howell Mountain). Cradle of icons Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Caymus.
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: AOC
Appellation d'origine contrôlée. The most prestigious category of French wines created in the 1930s on the basis of quality criteria defined by a geographical delimitation, a chosen grape variety and precise production rules.
