Winery Structure CellarsFoundation Cabernet Franc
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
The Foundation Cabernet Franc of the Winery Structure Cellars is in the top 30 of wines of Columbia Valley.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Foundation Cabernet Franc of Winery Structure Cellars in the region of Washington often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Foundation Cabernet Franc
Pairings that work perfectly with Foundation Cabernet Franc
Original food and wine pairings with Foundation Cabernet Franc
The Foundation Cabernet Franc of Winery Structure Cellars matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish (anglerfish) à la sétoise, croque-monsieur or paella valenciana (without seafood).
Details and technical informations about Winery Structure Cellars's Foundation Cabernet Franc.
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 Foundation Cabernet Franc from Winery Structure Cellars are 2017, 2015, 0, 2014
Informations about the Winery Structure Cellars
The Winery Structure Cellars is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Columbia Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Columbia Valley
Cradle of Washington State's great reds. Dense, structured Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, firm tannins), round velvety Merlot, signature Syrah with peppery notes, black olive and deep black fruit. Also precise whites: balanced Chardonnay, taut fruity Riesling with peach notes. Semi-desert vineyard of 24,300 ha sheltered by the Cascades, loess soils over basalt, strong temperature swings.
The wine region of Washington
2nd US producer by volume, on the arid, sunny Columbia Valley. Star Cabernet Sauvignon (~60% of reds): powerful and structured with signature notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, dry herbs and graphite, firm tannins. Fleshy, peppery Syrah (black fruits, smoked meat). Round, fruity Merlot, historic mineral Riesling (dry and off-dry), precise Chardonnay and ample Sémillon.
The word of the wine: Cornalin
Black grape variety native to the Valais (Switzerland). It produces renowned wines of a dark purple colour with violet hues, an elegant bouquet and a powerful, fresh, fruity (cherry) and spicy palate. Cornalin wines can be drunk young or after several years of ageing, with game.
