Australian DomaineAlliance Cabernet - Merlot
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Alliance Cabernet - Merlot from the Australian Domaine
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alliance Cabernet - Merlot of Australian Domaine in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Alliance Cabernet - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Alliance Cabernet - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Alliance Cabernet - Merlot
The Alliance Cabernet - Merlot of Australian Domaine matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of spaghetti squash bolognese style, lasagne simplissimo or couscous of meat and fish.
Details and technical informations about Australian Domaine's Alliance Cabernet - Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Alliance Cabernet - Merlot from Australian Domaine are 2011, 0, 2009
Informations about the Australian Domaine
The Australian Domaine is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of McLaren Vale to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of McLaren Vale
South Australian showcase of Mediterranean Shiraz: king red (~60% of the vineyard) powerful and silky with notes of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, eucalyptus and a touch of sweet spice, velvety tannins and vibrant fruit. Renowned old-vine Grenache (cherry, garrigue, pepper), firm Cabernet Sauvignon and dense Mourvèdre as complement. Fresh Chardonnay and Vermentino in whites. Region 38 km south of Adelaide, Mediterranean climate, among the most geo-diverse soils in the world.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Gross
Champagne with between 6 and 15 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).
