Winery First DropHalf & Half Monastrell - Shiraz
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 beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Half & Half Monastrell - Shiraz from the Winery First Drop
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Half & Half Monastrell - Shiraz of Winery First Drop 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 Half & Half Monastrell - Shiraz of Winery First Drop in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, plum or leather.
Food and wine pairings with Half & Half Monastrell - Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Half & Half Monastrell - Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Half & Half Monastrell - Shiraz
The Half & Half Monastrell - Shiraz of Winery First Drop matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef tongue with pickle sauce, mascarpone/gorgonzola macaroni gratin or lamb mouse confit in wine.
Details and technical informations about Winery First Drop's Half & Half Monastrell - Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Blanc Cardon
Simple and fresh dry whites, pale golden colour, supple mouth with moderate acidity, with understated aromas of citrus and southern white flowers. Discreet rustic profile. Almost extinct commercially, preserved in INRAE varietal collections. Testifies to the ampelographic diversity of the old southern vineyard. Rare French white grape formerly grown in the South.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Half & Half Monastrell - Shiraz from Winery First Drop are 2014, 2011, 2012, 2008 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery First Drop
The Winery First Drop is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 49 wines for sale in the of Barossa to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Barossa
World icon of Australian Shiraz (~50% of plantings). Powerful, sun-filled reds with signature notes of candied blackberry, black plum, dark chocolate, liquorice, leather and sweet spices (pepper, clove), round tannins and generous opulence. Old vines among the world's oldest (Shiraz from 1843, Turkey Flat). Also fruity, sun-filled Grenache, firm Mataro (Mourvèdre), dense Cabernet Sauvignon and ample Sémillon.
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: Reassembly
During the vinification process, a "cap" is formed at the top of the vats with the solid parts (skin, pulp, pips, etc.), which contain tannins and colouring elements. Pumping over consists of emptying the vat from the bottom and pouring the juice back to the top, in order to mix the cap and the juice and to favour the exchange and the extraction. This old technique allows a better exchange between the solid parts and the liquid.
