Wallis Family EstateLittle Sister Proprietary Red
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Petit Verdot.
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).
The Little Sister Proprietary Red of the Wallis Family Estate is in the top 10 of wines of Diamond Mountain District.
Taste structure of the Little Sister Proprietary Red from the Wallis Family Estate
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Little Sister Proprietary Red of Wallis Family Estate 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 Little Sister Proprietary Red of Wallis Family Estate 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 Little Sister Proprietary Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Little Sister Proprietary Red
Original food and wine pairings with Little Sister Proprietary Red
The Little Sister Proprietary Red of Wallis Family Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fondue vigneronne au vin rouge, stuffed zucchini with merguez, beef and spices or aiguillettes of duck with paprika and pan-fried ceps.
Details and technical informations about Wallis Family Estate's Little Sister Proprietary Red.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Little Sister Proprietary Red from Wallis Family Estate are 2013, 2010, 0
Informations about the Wallis Family Estate
The Wallis Family Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Diamond Mountain District to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Diamond Mountain District
The wine region of Diamond Mountain District is located in the region of Napa Valley of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Seaver Vineyards or the Domaine Hall OVW produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Diamond Mountain District are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet franc and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Diamond Mountain District often reveals types of flavors of oak, black fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal.
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: Erinosis
Generally benign condition caused by a very small mite. The infested leaves show blisters on the upper surface, sometimes reddish, sometimes green, to which corresponds on the lower surface a dense felting, first pinkish white, then brownish or reddish.
