Winery Shannon RidgeSauvignon Blanc (High Elevation)
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.
The Sauvignon Blanc (High Elevation) of the Winery Shannon Ridge is in the top 30 of wines of Lake County.
Taste structure of the Sauvignon Blanc (High Elevation) from the Winery Shannon Ridge
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sauvignon Blanc (High Elevation) of Winery Shannon Ridge in the region of California is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sauvignon Blanc (High Elevation) of Winery Shannon Ridge in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc (High Elevation)
Pairings that work perfectly with Sauvignon Blanc (High Elevation)
Original food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc (High Elevation)
The Sauvignon Blanc (High Elevation) of Winery Shannon Ridge matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of mussels with roquefort cheese, quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese or goat's cheese mousse verrine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Shannon Ridge's Sauvignon Blanc (High Elevation).
Discover the grape variety: Carminoir
Colourful, structured reds with a deep ruby hue, firm tannins and fresh acidity, with aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), cherry, plum, spices and balsamic notes suggesting a compromise between pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon. Dense, balanced palate. Grown in Swiss Romandy (Valais, Vaud, Geneva) and Ticino for modern varietal or blended wines. Swiss hybrid created in 1982 at Pully by André Jaquinet (pinot noir × cabernet sauvignon).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sauvignon Blanc (High Elevation) from Winery Shannon Ridge are 2013, 2019, 2017, 2015 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Shannon Ridge
The Winery Shannon Ridge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 37 wines for sale in the of Lake County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lake County
Northern California county (North Coast) at altitude around Clear Lake: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as the royal red — concentrated with notes of black cherry, plum, blackcurrant and a spicy herbal touch, firm tannins (flagship Red Hills). Signature Sauvignon Blanc as the royal white (Big Valley) — fresh and tropical with notes of citrus, yellow fruit, flint and flowers. Sun-loving Zinfandel and Syrah in support. AVA, red volcanic soils, altitude 400-800 m.
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: Gout (wine of)
In red wine making, the wine comes directly from the vat after devatting (see press).
