Winery Elkin Creek VineyardCôté Soleil Syrah
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The Côté Soleil Syrah of the Winery Elkin Creek Vineyard is in the top 0 of wines of Yadkin Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Elkin Creek Vineyard's Côté Soleil Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Verduzzo trevigiano
Lively and fruity whites for early drinking, pale golden colour, taut mouth with pronounced acidity, with signature aromas of green apple, citrus (lemon) and floral notes. Also made as Prosecco-style sparkling and frizzante. Often blended in Piave DOC and Conegliano wines. Verduzzo variety grown in Veneto, province of Treviso.
Informations about the Winery Elkin Creek Vineyard
The Winery Elkin Creek Vineyard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Yadkin Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yadkin Valley
First AVA of North Carolina (2003), 7 Piedmont counties on clay-sandy soils, temperate continental climate with humid summers. Signature Bordeaux and Rhône varieties. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon with blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar and spices, solid tannins. Peppery Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry), supple Merlot, bright Syrah.
The wine region of North Carolina
Historic US southeastern wine state (top US producer before Prohibition). Yadkin Valley as the main quality zone: signature Cabernet Franc (red fruit, bell pepper, violet, fresh herbs, supple tannins). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, fruity Sangiovese. Chardonnay whites and rich Petit Manseng (apricot, honey).
The word of the wine: Rosé de saignée
A method of making rosé wine that consists of partially draining a vat of red wine after a few hours of maceration. The longer the maceration, the stronger the colour. This practice gives rich and expressive rosés.
