Winery StevenotBlack Muscat
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The Black Muscat of the Winery Stevenot is in the top 0 of wines of Sierra Foothills.
Details and technical informations about Winery Stevenot's Black Muscat.
Discover the grape variety: Souvignier gris
Aromatic, structured whites and rosés with a sometimes salmon-tinged robe, ample palate and fresh acidity, showing aromas of exotic fruits (mango, passion fruit), citrus, peach, white flowers and muscat-like notes. Disease-resistant interspecific variety (mildew, powdery mildew and botrytis), driving organic vineyards in northern Europe: Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium and UK. German hybrid created in 1983 in Freiburg (cabernet sauvignon × bronner).
Informations about the Winery Stevenot
The Winery Stevenot is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 34 wines for sale in the of Sierra Foothills to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sierra Foothills
Historic stronghold of Californian Zinfandel (~40% of plantings) inherited from the Gold Rush (1856). Fleshy, sunny reds with signature notes of candied blackberry, raspberry, pepper, liquorice and sweet spices, round tannins and generous warmth. Over-100-year-old vines at Amador. Also dense, peppery Syrah, lively, fruity Barbera, deep Petite Sirah.
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: Runoff
Failure of the vine flower to fertilize at the time of flowering, when the weather is too cold or rainy. Under these conditions, the vine will have few or no clusters.
