The McNab Mendocino County - Bonterra

The McNab Mendocino County, matured in barrel and hailing from the wine-growing region of California, reveals itself in the glass with a dense purple red. At the rims, this U.S. red also shows a transition into garnet red. If you give it some air by swirling it in the wine glass, this red wine reveals high viscosity, which is evident in pronounced church windows on the glass wall. The first nose of The McNab Mendocino County flatters with nuances of sour cherries, black currants and elderberry. Notes from barrel aging, such as additional fruity-balsamic nuances, join the fruity hints of the bouquet.

Bonterra The McNab Mendocino County presents itself to the wine connoisseur pleasantly dry. This red wine never appears coarse or lean, but rather round and smooth. On the tongue, this powerful red wine is characterized by an extraordinarily velvety texture. Thanks to its lively acidity, The McNab Mendocino County appears impressively fresh and vibrant on the palate. On the finish, this matured red wine from the wine-growing region of California finally delights with remarkable length. Again, hints of sour cherry and black currant appear.

Vinification of The McNab Mendocino County by Bonterra

The basis for the powerful The McNab Mendocino County from California are grapes of the Cabernet Sauvignon, Durif and Merlot varieties. After harvesting, the grapes are quickly brought to the press house. There they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in large wooden vats at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by maturation for several months on the fine lees before the wine is finally bottled.

Food recommendation for Bonterra The McNab Mendocino County

Enjoy this organic red wine from the USA best at a temperature of 15 - 18°C as an accompanying wine to goose breast with ginger red cabbage and marjoram, vegetable couscous with beef meatballs, or ossobuco.

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