Winery SheltonPort
Natural sweet wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Cabernet-Sauvignon.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Port of Winery Shelton in the region of North Carolina often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or dried fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Port
Pairings that work perfectly with Port
Original food and wine pairings with Port
The Port of Winery Shelton matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of cornish pasties, eggplant moussaka with lamb or brussels sprouts with bacon in a casserole.
Details and technical informations about Winery Shelton's Port.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Port from Winery Shelton are 2006, 0, 2014
Informations about the Winery Shelton
The Winery Shelton is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 33 wines for sale in the of Yadkin Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yadkin Valley
First AVA of North Carolina (2003), 7 Piedmont counties on clay-sandy soils, temperate continental climate with humid summers. Signature Bordeaux and Rhône varieties. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon with blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar and spices, solid tannins. Peppery Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry), supple Merlot, bright Syrah.
The wine region of North Carolina
Historic US southeastern wine state (top US producer before Prohibition). Yadkin Valley as the main quality zone: signature Cabernet Franc (red fruit, bell pepper, violet, fresh herbs, supple tannins). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, fruity Sangiovese. Chardonnay whites and rich Petit Manseng (apricot, honey).
The word of the wine: Eye
In tasting, this is the first phase of the analysis of the wine, which consists of describing its visual aspect (colour, intensity, clarity, brilliance and possible defects).
