Winery DorrienChairman's Folly Shiraz
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Chairman's Folly Shiraz from the Winery Dorrien
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chairman's Folly Shiraz of Winery Dorrien in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Chairman's Folly Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Chairman's Folly Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Chairman's Folly Shiraz
The Chairman's Folly Shiraz of Winery Dorrien matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chickpeas spanish style, lamb stew with melting peppers or duck breast in foil (barbecue).
Details and technical informations about Winery Dorrien's Chairman's Folly Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Morescono
Light, simple fruity reds with a lightly coloured light ruby robe, silky tannins and an airy palate with moderate acidity, showing undemonstrative aromas of red fruits. Discreet southern rustic profile. Almost extinct, preserved in INRAE varietal collections for its heritage value, bearing witness to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of the southern vineyard. Rare French black grape, formerly grown in the south.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chairman's Folly Shiraz from Winery Dorrien are 0, 2011
Informations about the Winery Dorrien
The Winery Dorrien is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 52 wines for sale in the of Barossa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Barossa Valley
World icon of Australian Shiraz: powerful, silky, sun-drenched king red with notes of jammy blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, liquorice and a touch of sweet spice, enveloping tannins — Penfolds Grange and Henschke Hill of Grace as mythical bottles. Fleshy, spicy old-vine Grenache (up to 180 years), dense Mourvèdre, structured Cabernet as complement. GI northeast of Adelaide (~11,600 ha), hot dry climate, pre-phylloxera vines founded by Silesians in the 19th c.
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: Oxidation
Alteration of the wine caused by prolonged contact with oxygen and resulting in a coppery colour with brown reflections and the appearance of typical aromas reminiscent of rancid nuts.
