Winery Shadow MountainMerlot
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The Merlot of the Winery Shadow Mountain is in the top 0 of wines of San Diego County.
Details and technical informations about Winery Shadow Mountain's Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Garnacha Tinta
Supple, sunny reds with a light to intense ruby robe, smooth tannins and a charming, full palate, with signature aromas of ripe red fruits (cherry, raspberry, strawberry), Mediterranean garrigue, spices and peppery notes. Also made as fresh rosés and naturally sweet wines. Star of Priorat DOQ, a component of Rioja DOCa and Navarra DO. The Spanish synonym of Grenache Noir, a Mediterranean variety originally from Aragon.
Informations about the Winery Shadow Mountain
The Winery Shadow Mountain is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of San Diego County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of San Diego County
Historic diverse region of southern California (3 AVAs: San Pasqual Valley 1981, Ramona Valley 2006, San Luis Rey 2024): Merlot and Chardonnay signatures as kings, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Viognier, Zinfandel, Grenache and Rhône varieties (Syrah, Mourvèdre) as complement. Signature profile: Bordeaux, Rhône and Mediterranean. Vineyards from sea level to 4,200 ft, moderate Mediterranean climate, Pacific fogs and breezes, long season.
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: Cuvée (champagne)
Juice harvested during the first pressing. The term "cuvée" is also used to describe the final blend of wines of a given quality. Tête de cuvée : the first juice to come out during the first pressing.
