Winery Sierra RidgeCabernet Franc
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The Cabernet Franc of the Winery Sierra Ridge is in the top 0 of wines of Amador County.
Details and technical informations about Winery Sierra Ridge's Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Graisse
Lively, neutral dry whites with a pale golden robe, a taut palate with marked acidity, and undemonstrative aromas of citrus and white flowers. An acidic profile ideal for distillation. A traditional component of Armagnac AOC blends, it contributes to the aromatic identity and finesse of Gascon eau-de-vie alongside Ugni Blanc, Baco and Colombard. An indigenous French white from the South-West, grown mainly in Gascony for distillation.
Informations about the Winery Sierra Ridge
The Winery Sierra Ridge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Amador County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Amador County
Historic heart of Californian Zinfandel in the Sierra Foothills (Gold Country): signature Zinfandel as king red (old vines >100 years) — powerful and spicy with notes of candied blackberry, plum, raspberry, black cherry, pepper and a cocoa touch, round tannins and generous alcohols (14-16%). Rhône grapes (Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Viognier) as sunny backup, Italian (Sangiovese, Barbera). Hot high-altitude climate (300-600 m), decomposed granitic soils.
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: Smell
A generic term for both unpleasant and pleasant odours known as perfumes. In the world of tasting, the term aroma is more commonly used.
