Winery Esk ValleyThe Preacher Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon
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.
Taste structure of the The Preacher Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon from the Winery Esk Valley
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the The Preacher Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Esk Valley 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 The Preacher Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Esk Valley in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with The Preacher Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with The Preacher Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with The Preacher Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon
The The Preacher Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Esk Valley matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard), pasta with basil or blanquette of veal.
Details and technical informations about Winery Esk Valley's The Preacher Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon.
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 The Preacher Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon from Winery Esk Valley are 2015, 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Esk Valley
The Winery Esk Valley is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 28 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: OIV
International Organisation of Vine and Wine. Intergovernmental organization studying the technical, scientific or economic questions raised by the culture of the vine and the production of wine.
