Winery Church RoadTom McDonald Syrah
Red wine
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).
The Tom McDonald Syrah of the Winery Church Road is in the top 40 of wines of Hawke's Bay.
Taste structure of the Tom McDonald Syrah from the Winery Church Road
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Tom McDonald Syrah 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 Syrah of Winery Church Road in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Tom McDonald Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Tom McDonald Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Tom McDonald Syrah
The Tom McDonald Syrah of Winery Church Road matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pot-au-feu, irish stew or chicken waterzooi à la gantoise.
Details and technical informations about Winery Church Road's Tom McDonald Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Graciano
Structured, deep reds with an ink-dark robe, firm tannins and a dense palate of intense blackfruit (blackberry, blackcurrant), black cherry, violet, spices, black pepper, Mediterranean herbs and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential; adds structure and length to blends. Essential component of great Rioja DOCa and Navarra DO reds, also as an identity single varietal. Native Spanish grape, signature of Riojan finesse.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Tom McDonald Syrah from Winery Church Road are 2014, 2013, 0, 2009
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: Breaking
Accident (oxidation or reduction) causing a loss of limpidity of the wine.
