Winery SkinnerSmithereens Red Blend
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Counoise and the Mourvèdre.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Smithereens Red Blend of the Winery Skinner is in the top 5 of wines of El Dorado.
Taste structure of the Smithereens Red Blend from the Winery Skinner
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Smithereens Red Blend of Winery Skinner 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 Smithereens Red Blend of Winery Skinner in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Smithereens Red Blend
Pairings that work perfectly with Smithereens Red Blend
Original food and wine pairings with Smithereens Red Blend
The Smithereens Red Blend of Winery Skinner matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of pot roast, tagliatelle with seafood and saffron cream or leg of lamb bravado in the oven.
Details and technical informations about Winery Skinner's Smithereens Red Blend.
Discover the grape variety: Counoise
Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Smithereens Red Blend from Winery Skinner are 2015, 2016, 2014, 2013
Informations about the Winery Skinner
The Winery Skinner is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of El Dorado to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of El Dorado
The wine region of El Dorado is located in the region of El Dorado County of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Rombauer Vineyards or the Domaine Withers produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of El Dorado are Mourvèdre, Zinfandel and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of El Dorado often reveals types of flavors of cherry, pomegranate or cranberry and sometimes also flavors of stone, cinnamon or anise.
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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