Winery Church RoadTom McDonald Cabernet Sauvignon - 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 veal.
The Tom McDonald Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot of the Winery Church Road is in the top 5 of wines of New Zealand and in the top 5 of wines of Hawke's Bay.
Taste structure of the Tom McDonald Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot from the Winery Church Road
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Tom McDonald Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot of Winery Church Road in the region of North Island is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Tom McDonald Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot of Winery Church Road in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Tom McDonald Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Tom McDonald Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Tom McDonald Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
The Tom McDonald Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot of Winery Church Road matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of spaghetti with beef balls, salmon and spinach lasagna or roast veal orloff with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery Church Road's Tom McDonald Cabernet Sauvignon - 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 Tom McDonald Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot from Winery Church Road are 2015, 2009, 2014, 2013 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Church Road
The Winery Church Road is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 49 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: Flavours
There are generally four so-called fundamental flavours: acidity, bitterness, sweetness and saltiness. The first three are considered to be the building blocks of the structure of wines. They are perceived by the taste buds that cover the surface of the tongue.
