Winery William Chris VineyardsHye Estate Vineyard Tannat
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef
The Hye Estate Vineyard Tannat of the Winery William Chris Vineyards is in the top 30 of wines of Texas Hill Country.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Hye Estate Vineyard Tannat of Winery William Chris Vineyards in the region of Texas often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Hye Estate Vineyard Tannat
Pairings that work perfectly with Hye Estate Vineyard Tannat
Original food and wine pairings with Hye Estate Vineyard Tannat
The Hye Estate Vineyard Tannat of Winery William Chris Vineyards matches generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of pasta bolognese.
Details and technical informations about Winery William Chris Vineyards's Hye Estate Vineyard Tannat.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Hye Estate Vineyard Tannat from Winery William Chris Vineyards are 2016, 2015, 0
Informations about the Winery William Chris Vineyards
The Winery William Chris Vineyards is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 92 wines for sale in the of Texas Hill Country to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Texas Hill Country
The wine region of Texas Hill Country is located in the region of Texas of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine William Chris Vineyards or the Domaine Perissos produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Texas Hill Country are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Texas Hill Country often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or spices.
The wine region of Texas
Texas is the largest state in the United States of America and one of the most productive viticultural states. Covering 696,000 km² (268,000 square miles) between latitudes 25-36°N, this hot, Dry state is home to a range of mesoclimates suitable for viticulture in the deserts, mountains, lakes and plains of Texas. The main Grape varieties grown in Texas are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and (despite the hot conditions) Sauvignon Blanc. Generally speaking, Texas viticulture is divided into three main regions: NorthCentral, Southeast and Trans-Pecos.
The word of the wine: Rich
Said of a complex and concentrated wine, whose power suggests a good capacity for ageing.
