Winery Bien Nacido VineyardsThe XO Reserve Syrah
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).
Taste structure of the The XO Reserve Syrah from the Winery Bien Nacido Vineyards
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the The XO Reserve Syrah of Winery Bien Nacido Vineyards 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 The XO Reserve Syrah of Winery Bien Nacido Vineyards in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of spices, black fruit or floral.
Food and wine pairings with The XO Reserve Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with The XO Reserve Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with The XO Reserve Syrah
The The XO Reserve Syrah of Winery Bien Nacido Vineyards matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef in a crust, marinated shoulder of lamb or rabbit socks in gibelotte.
Details and technical informations about Winery Bien Nacido Vineyards's The XO Reserve Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Etraire de la Dui
Etraire de la Dui is a black grape variety, originating from the department of Isère. It is so similar to the Persian that many people have difficulty differentiating between them. This resemblance has earned it the nickname "gros persan". This grape variety is now in danger of extinction. It is only cultivated on 10ha. The leaves of the Dui are large and have convex teeth. Its bunches and berries are generally large. A vigorous variety, it is quite productive and prefers a short pruning. This plant appreciates deep, clay-limestone soils. With an average budburst, it reaches maturity in the second half of the year. It fears winter frosts and is susceptible to shattering, especially when fully ripe. On the other hand, it defends itself well against powdery mildew and grey rot. This variety produces concentrated, colorful and tannic wines. Some of them are astringent when the grape variety is too ripe.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of The XO Reserve Syrah from Winery Bien Nacido Vineyards are 0, 2016
Informations about the Winery Bien Nacido Vineyards
The Winery Bien Nacido Vineyards is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Santa Maria Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Santa Maria Valley
The wine region of Santa Maria Valley is located in the region of Santa Barbara County of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Belle Glos or the Domaine Paul Lato produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Santa Maria Valley are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Pinot blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Santa Maria Valley often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, rosemary or balsamic and sometimes also flavors of allspice, menthol or bramble.
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: pH
Short for "hydrogen potential", the pH is a parameter that defines whether a medium is acidic or basic. A high pH gives a soft wine, a very low pH translates into a wine that is too acidic.
