Winery Zaca MesaBlack Bear Block Syrah
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).
The Black Bear Block Syrah of the Winery Zaca Mesa is in the top 5 of wines of Santa Ynez Valley.
Taste structure of the Black Bear Block Syrah from the Winery Zaca Mesa
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Black Bear Block Syrah of Winery Zaca Mesa 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 Black Bear Block Syrah of Winery Zaca Mesa in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Black Bear Block Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Black Bear Block Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Black Bear Block Syrah
The Black Bear Block Syrah of Winery Zaca Mesa matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of southern beef meatballs, tajine of beef balls and merguez or rabbit with kriek and cherries.
Details and technical informations about Winery Zaca Mesa's Black Bear Block Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Castets
Structured, colourful reds with a dark ruby colour, firm tannins and a dense palate showing black fruits (blackberry, cassis), spices, Mediterranean herbs and balsamic notes. A rare tannic profile today. Preserved for its heritage value, it contributes to IGP Aveyron and is studied for its genetic interest among the ancient grapes of the South-West.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Black Bear Block Syrah from Winery Zaca Mesa are 2010, 2006, 2016, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Zaca Mesa
The Winery Zaca Mesa is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 38 wines for sale in the of Santa Ynez Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Santa Ynez Valley
Highly diverse east-west Santa Barbara AVA (1°F rise per mile inland, AVA 1983, 70+ grapes): cool in the west, Pinot Noir reigns in reds and vibrant Chardonnay in whites. Central Ballard Canyon, fleshy, spicy Syrah. Hotter east, structured Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Rhône varieties. Also Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
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: Decanting
A sommelier uses a decanter to separate the clear wine from the solid parts in a bottle.
