Winery Zaca MesaMesa Reserve 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).
Taste structure of the Mesa Reserve Syrah from the Winery Zaca Mesa
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Mesa Reserve 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 Mesa Reserve Syrah of Winery Zaca Mesa in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Mesa Reserve Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Mesa Reserve Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Mesa Reserve Syrah
The Mesa Reserve Syrah of Winery Zaca Mesa matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stewed beef heart, rack of lamb in a crust of herbs and seeds with thyme juice and... or roast duck breast or duck fillet with dried apricots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Zaca Mesa's Mesa Reserve Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Delrho
Simple colourful and fruity reds with a light purple colour, smooth tannins, an airy palate with preserved acidity, and understated aromas of red and black fruits. Productive. Now marginal, surviving in a few heritage plots in France and preserved in varietal collections for its genetic interest. French black hybrid variety developed in the 20th century as a disease-resistant cross.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Mesa Reserve Syrah from Winery Zaca Mesa are 2013, 2012, 2010, 2008 and 2011.
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: Bright
Said of a wine whose acidity is the dominant characteristic, making it fresh and nervous.
