Other
Carignane
Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Carignane
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma
- Appellation
- Dry Creek Valley
- Alcohol
- 13.6%
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast meats · lamb · grilled meats
Rated vintages
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199986 pts
Not considered a noble varietal, Carignane can offer pleasure, and this one does. ItÕs quite rich and smells and tastes Porty, with dark chocolate and raisin notes, although the official alcohol is a moderate 13.6%. The plummy flavors are powerful, the tannins and acids soft.