Winery Falcon RidgeReserve Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Reserve Merlot from the Winery Falcon Ridge
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Reserve Merlot of Winery Falcon Ridge in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Reserve Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Reserve Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Reserve Merlot
The Reserve Merlot of Winery Falcon Ridge matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of spaghetti bolognese, lamb tagine with prunes and dried fruits or tunisian pasta.
Details and technical informations about Winery Falcon Ridge's Reserve Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Reserve Merlot from Winery Falcon Ridge are 0
Informations about the Winery Falcon Ridge
The Winery Falcon Ridge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Mount Benson to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mount Benson
Sub-region of Limestone Coast north of Robe (South Australia), cooled by the Southern Ocean (~3°C cooler than Coonawarra), terra rossa clay-loam over draining limestone. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz reign (75% of plantings): elegant profile of rich dark fruits, cherry, black pepper and spices, fine persistent tannins, proven cellaring potential. Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio for fresh whites; Merlot and Petit Verdot for Bordeaux blends.
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: Floral
Said of a wine whose aromas are reminiscent of flowers.
