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Martin Ranch J.D. Hurley Carignane (Santa Clara Valley)

Martin Ranch

Santa Clara Valley · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Carignane
Country
United States
Region
Santa Clara Valley · Central Coast
Appellation
Santa Clara Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carne assada · cordeiro · ensopado · queijos envelhecidos

Rated vintages

  • 201488 pts

    It's exciting to watch contemporary producers take a chance on once-dominant California grapes like Carignane. This bottling offers plump strawberry and blackberry aromas, with savory soy and turned earth touches. The palate leads with Concord grape flavor, while pepper, oregano…

  • 201188 pts

    In this intriguing wine, the grape—one of California's pre-Prohibition favorites—shows anise- and pepper-crusted roast beef aromas against a red-fruit canvas. It's smooth and airy on the palate, but with lots of Bing cherry flavor and bright acidity.