Winery First DropJR Gantos Quinta do Sul
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Touriga nacional.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the JR Gantos Quinta do Sul of Winery First Drop in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of oaky, blackberry or pepper and sometimes also flavors of black currant, non oak or oak.
Food and wine pairings with JR Gantos Quinta do Sul
Pairings that work perfectly with JR Gantos Quinta do Sul
Original food and wine pairings with JR Gantos Quinta do Sul
The JR Gantos Quinta do Sul of Winery First Drop matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of chickpeas spanish style, grilled leg of lamb marinated in aromatic oil or kefta.
Details and technical informations about Winery First Drop's JR Gantos Quinta do Sul.
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 JR Gantos Quinta do Sul from Winery First Drop are 2011, 2010, 2012
Informations about the Winery First Drop
The Winery First Drop is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 49 wines for sale in the of McLaren Vale to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of McLaren Vale
South Australian showcase of Mediterranean Shiraz: king red (~60% of the vineyard) powerful and silky with notes of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, eucalyptus and a touch of sweet spice, velvety tannins and vibrant fruit. Renowned old-vine Grenache (cherry, garrigue, pepper), firm Cabernet Sauvignon and dense Mourvèdre as complement. Fresh Chardonnay and Vermentino in whites. Region 38 km south of Adelaide, Mediterranean climate, among the most geo-diverse soils in the world.
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: Spicy
Said of a wine whose taste and aromas are reminiscent of spices.
