Winery Colonel and The MerchantShiraz - Cabernet
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 lamb.
Taste structure of the Shiraz - Cabernet from the Winery Colonel and The Merchant
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz - Cabernet of Winery Colonel and The Merchant in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Shiraz - Cabernet of Winery Colonel and The Merchant in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz - Cabernet
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz - Cabernet
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz - Cabernet
The Shiraz - Cabernet of Winery Colonel and The Merchant matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of pasta al forno (baked pasta), lamb parmentine with eggplant and spices or royal couscous (lamb, chicken, merguez).
Details and technical informations about Winery Colonel and The Merchant's Shiraz - Cabernet.
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 Shiraz - Cabernet from Winery Colonel and The Merchant are 2017, 2018, 0, 2016
Informations about the Winery Colonel and The Merchant
The Winery Colonel and The Merchant is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Langhorne Creek to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Langhorne Creek
Discreet Australian region south-east of Adelaide (Fleurieu Peninsula): signature Shiraz and Cabernet as king reds — opulent and velvety with notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, chocolate, eucalyptus and a spice touch, round tannins and signature bright fruit, a long finish. Dense, sunny Malbec, a renowned backup. Fresh Verdelho as white. GI (1998), Bremer alluvial plain between Lake Alexandrina and Mt Lofty, breezes off Gulf Saint Vincent, deep silt-clays.
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: Size
Cutting of shoots to regulate and balance the growth of the vine in order to control productivity.
