Winery Alpha DomusThe Pilot Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the The Pilot Merlot from the Winery Alpha Domus
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the The Pilot Merlot of Winery Alpha Domus in the region of North Island is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the The Pilot Merlot of Winery Alpha Domus in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of earth.
Food and wine pairings with The Pilot Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with The Pilot Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with The Pilot Merlot
The The Pilot Merlot of Winery Alpha Domus matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of tournedos with foie gras, mouse of lamb with honey and thyme or veal cutlets au gratin.
Details and technical informations about Winery Alpha Domus's The Pilot Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of The Pilot Merlot from Winery Alpha Domus are 2013, 2011, 0, 2012
Informations about the Winery Alpha Domus
The Winery Alpha Domus is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 34 wines for sale in the of Hawke's Bay to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Hawke's Bay
Reference for great New Zealand reds, warm maritime climate (2,200 h of sun). Bordeaux blends on Gimblett Gravels: round, fruity Merlot (plum, ripe cherry), firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar), perfumed Cabernet Franc. Signature northern-Rhône-style Syrah: peppery and floral (violet, blackberry, black olive), fine tannins. Structured, mineral Chardonnay.
The wine region of North Island
New Zealand's North Island, warmer and more varied than the South Island. Bordeaux varieties and Pinot Noir as signatures. Merlot in Hawke's Bay as a supple red with notes of plum, ripe cherry, fresh herbs and a spicy touch, round tannins — blended with Cabernet and peppery Syrah. Fine Pinot Noir in Wairarapa/Martinborough (cherry, undergrowth).
The word of the wine: Severe
Said of a red wine that is generally young, very marked by tannins and astringent. See austere.
