Tasting Notes – Le Vigne Nikiara 2018

Wine:  Le Vigne Nikiara 2018

Grape:  This wine is a Bordeaux style blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 11% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot grapes. 

Color:  Deep Ruby Red

Aromas:  Blueberries, tobacco, clove, oak

Flavors:  Blueberries, blackberries, plum, leather, spice, vanilla, chocolate

Body:  Full

Alcohol:  14%

Acid:  Medium +

Sweetness:  Dry

Tannins:  Medium +

Balance:  Well balanced with plenty of tannins and acid along with mouth full of flavor

Serving Tips:  60° to 65° F, red wine glass, decant for 2 hours

Food Pairings:  Beef, game meats, lamb

Aging:  can age for 20 years

Winery Notes:  Le Vigne Winery is in the Paso Robles AVA in the Central Coast region halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles.  The Filippini family purchased the land in the early 1960’s and started producing wine in 1989. Grapes grown in the vineyards include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Malbec, and Tannat.