Winery Toasted HeadUntamed Red
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Tannat, the Tempranillo, the Zinfandel and the Merlot.
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 veal.
The Untamed Red of the Winery Toasted Head is in the top 10 of wines of Dunnigan Hills.
Taste structure of the Untamed Red from the Winery Toasted Head
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Untamed Red of Winery Toasted Head 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 Untamed Red of Winery Toasted Head in the region of California 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 Untamed Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Untamed Red
Original food and wine pairings with Untamed Red
The Untamed Red of Winery Toasted Head matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of kafta bil saniyeh (lebanese dish), harira algerian soup or veal simmered with vegetables.
Details and technical informations about Winery Toasted Head's Untamed Red.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Untamed Red from Winery Toasted Head are 2015, 2010, 2009, 2013 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Toasted Head
The Winery Toasted Head is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Dunnigan Hills to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Dunnigan Hills
AVA of northwest Yolo County (1993, central California) on low hills at 400 ft: hot Mediterranean climate (95–98°F days, 55–65°F nights) suited to heat-loving varieties — Tempranillo, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay also notable. Iron-rich gravelly loam soils from the Dunnigan Hills fault, concentrated and intensely aromatic fruit. Sacramento Valley, 1,300+ acres planted.
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: Garde (wine of)
Refers to a wine showing good ageing potential.
