Maison NoirHorseshoes and Handgrenades
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon 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.
Taste structure of the Horseshoes and Handgrenades from the Maison Noir
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Horseshoes and Handgrenades of Maison Noir 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 Horseshoes and Handgrenades of Maison Noir in the region of Washington often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Horseshoes and Handgrenades
Pairings that work perfectly with Horseshoes and Handgrenades
Original food and wine pairings with Horseshoes and Handgrenades
The Horseshoes and Handgrenades of Maison Noir matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of authentic bolognese sauce (ragù di carne), spaghetti with beef balls or pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce.
Details and technical informations about Maison Noir's Horseshoes and Handgrenades.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon 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 bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Horseshoes and Handgrenades from Maison Noir are 2016, 2015, 2011, 2017 and 2014.
Informations about the Maison Noir
The Maison Noir is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Red Mountain to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Red Mountain
The wine region of Red Mountain is located in the region of Yakima Valley of Washington of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Quilceda Creek or the Domaine Obelisco Estate produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Red Mountain are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Red Mountain often reveals types of flavors of cherry, microbio or cassis and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, dark fruit or anise.
The wine region of Washington
Washington State is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, immediately north of Oregon. Although the history of the wine industry is relatively Short, Washington's 900-plus wineries and 350-plus independent winemakers, with more than 50,000 acres of vineyards, now produce more wine than any other state except California. Almost all wine production is in the hot, desert-like eastern Part of Washington, although there is some Grape growing and an AVA (Puget Sound) in the cooler, wetter west. White Chardonnay and Riesling grapes, and red Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes are the main varieties grown in Washington, but the region produces quality wines from nearly 70 different grape varieties.
The word of the wine: Friand
A light, easy-drinking wine with an immediate and fresh fruitiness.
