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Chacewater Highlander Red (Sierra Foothills)

Chacewater

Sierra Foothills · Sierra Foothills · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Country
United States
Region
Sierra Foothills · Sierra Foothills
Appellation
Sierra Foothills
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
off-dry

Food pairing

pizza de cogumelos · frango grelhado

Rated vintages

  • 201488 pts

    This is a rich-textured, full-bodied wine with lots of dark fruit flavors and thick tannins softened by a touch of sweetness. It has a very dark color, strawberry and blackberry aromas and darker, more concentrated flavors including dark chocolate and blueberry.

  • 201386 pts

    Lots of ripe berry and pomegranate notes give a fruity profile to this dry, medium-bodied, fresh and lightly tannic wine. It will be a good quaffing wine for lunch or dinner with mushroom pizza or grilled chicken.

  • 201287 pts

    It smells and tastes like freshly crushed strawberries and raspberries, but sweeter, with a mild texture, medium body, soft tannins and a lingering finish. Nicely done and elegant, it blends Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.