Winery TrincheroChicken Ranch Vineyard Merlot
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Chicken Ranch Vineyard Merlot from the Winery Trinchero
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chicken Ranch Vineyard Merlot of Winery Trinchero 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 Chicken Ranch Vineyard Merlot of Winery Trinchero 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 Chicken Ranch Vineyard Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Chicken Ranch Vineyard Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Chicken Ranch Vineyard Merlot
The Chicken Ranch Vineyard Merlot of Winery Trinchero matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of mexican beef tacos, lamb chops marinated with herbs or duck legs confit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Trinchero's Chicken Ranch Vineyard Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chicken Ranch Vineyard Merlot from Winery Trinchero are 2007, 2011, 2012, 2010 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery Trinchero
The Winery Trinchero is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 41 wines for sale in the of Rutherford to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rutherford
The wine region of Rutherford is located in the region of Napa Valley of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Frank Family or the Domaine Scarecrow produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rutherford are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rutherford often reveals types of flavors of cherry, menthol or green apple and sometimes also flavors of peach, citrus or tropical.
The wine region of California
California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
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.
