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Adelaida District

Adelaida District wine guide: the wine region in USA, its Cabernet Sauvignon, the red wine and dry white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
USA
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Signature grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Styles
red · dry white · rosé
6
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Adelaida District is a wine region in Paso Robles, USA.

Growers build the wines around Cabernet Sauvignon, filling out the blend with Merlot, Zinfandel, Grenache and Syrah, plus one more.

Vines root into calcareous.

The climate is maritime/oceanic, running notable rainfall.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal, elevated and riverside.

Red wine, dry white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and intense, showcasing dark fruit flavors, crisp and refreshing and citrus notes.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, rich pasta dishes, spicy food and tomato-based dishes.

Keeps for 5 to 20 years.

Soil
Calcareous
Climate
Maritime/oceanicNotable rainfall
Terrain
CoastalElevatedRiverside
Styles
reddry whiterosé

In the glass.

Red: Rich and intense, Showcasing dark fruit flavors.

Dry white: Crisp and refreshing, Citrus notes.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Adelaida Cellars Adelaida Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir, Adelaida District, USA
  • Adelaida Cellars Anna's Estate Vineyard Reserve Syrah, Adelaida District, USA
  • Adelaida Cellars Anna's Red, Adelaida District, USA
  • Adelaida Cellars Anna's Vineyard Version White, Adelaida District, USA
  • Adelaida Cellars Viking Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Adelaida District, USA
  • Boutz Cellars 'Melisses' Rose, Adelaida District, USA
  • Brecon Estate Cabernet Franc, Adelaida District, USA
  • Daou Vineyards 'Patrimony' Black Label, Adelaida District, USA

At the table.

  • Grilled meats
  • Rich pasta dishes
  • Spicy food
  • Tomato-based dishes
  • Dark chocolate

Serving and cellaring.

  • Keeps for 5 to 20 years.

Nearby regions.

Adelaida District: common questions

01.
What grapes is Adelaida District known for?
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Cabernet Sauvignon is the signature grape of Adelaida District. Merlot, Zinfandel, Grenache and Syrah are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Adelaida District make?
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Adelaida District produces red wine, dry white wine and rosé wine.
03.
Where is Adelaida District?
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Adelaida District is a wine region in USA.
04.
What food goes with Adelaida District wine?
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Try grilled meats, rich pasta dishes, spicy food, tomato-based dishes and dark chocolate.
05.
How long does Adelaida District wine age?
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Keeps for 5 to 20 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in USA, or the wider Paso Robles guide.

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