Winery QupéSyrah Bien Nacido Vineyard X Block
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 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard X Block from the Winery Qupé
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard X Block of Winery Qupé 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 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard X Block of Winery Qupé in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard X Block
Pairings that work perfectly with Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard X Block
Original food and wine pairings with Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard X Block
The Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard X Block of Winery Qupé matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of thai beef curry, royal couscous or stuffed rabbit in the oven.
Details and technical informations about Winery Qupé's Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard X Block.
Discover the grape variety: Côt
Powerful, structured reds with an almost black inky robe, firm tannins and preserved acidity, with intense aromas of blackberry, plum, blackcurrant, violet, cocoa, spice and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Absolute star of Cahors AOC on the Lot terraces, where it is called Auxerrois (minimum 70% in blends), and a global conqueror as Malbec in Argentina (Mendoza). Also found in Touraine (Côt de Loire) and the South-West. Autochthonous French variety from Quercy.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard X Block from Winery Qupé are 2005, 2011, 2008, 0 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Qupé
The Winery Qupé is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 34 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
First AVA of Santa Barbara (1981) on an east-west valley swept by Pacific winds: signature Pinot Noir dominant as king red with herbaceous, savoury notes and lifted red fruits, fine acidity and silky tannins. Energetic Chardonnay with tropical and floral aromas, king whites (a third of production). Also Rhône Syrah and Viognier, confidential Grenache and Marsanne. Very cool climate over a long season, a Burgundian and northern-Rhône identity.
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: Lyon pot
A 46 cl bottle with a thick bottom, typical of the Lyon region, especially used to serve Beaujolais wines drawn from the barrel.
