Winery SwiftwaterZephyr Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Zephyr Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon of the Winery Swiftwater is in the top 30 of wines of Horse Heaven Hills.
Taste structure of the Zephyr Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon from the Winery Swiftwater
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Zephyr Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Swiftwater in the region of Washington is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Zephyr Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Swiftwater in the region of Washington often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Zephyr Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with Zephyr Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with Zephyr Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
The Zephyr Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Swiftwater matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, oriental lamb skewers or rabbit, cabbage, bacon.
Details and technical informations about Winery Swiftwater's Zephyr Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Zephyr Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon from Winery Swiftwater are 2016, 0, 2015
Informations about the Winery Swiftwater
The Winery Swiftwater is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Horse Heaven Hills to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Horse Heaven Hills
Major Washington AVA (south Columbia Valley) facing the river: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — concentrated, opulent with blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, cedar, chocolate and an herbal touch, firm tannins and a long finish (cult wines rated 100/100). Merlot, fleshy Syrah and Malbec as backup. Chardonnay and Riesling in racy whites. AVA (2005), south-facing slopes, draining sandy-gravelly soils, dry, windy continental climate.
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: Size
Cutting of shoots to regulate and balance the growth of the vine in order to control productivity.
