Winery DefinitionShiraz
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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Shiraz from the Winery Definition
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz of Winery Definition 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 Shiraz of Winery Definition in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, red fruit or vanilla.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Winery Definition matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast monkfish with bacon, leg of lamb in braillouse or wild boar bourguignon.
Details and technical informations about Winery Definition's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Manseng noir
Light, delicate reds with a pale, lightly coloured ruby, soft tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity, delicate aromas of red fruits (raspberry, wild strawberry). Rustic, discreet profile. Preserved for its heritage value in a few plots in Béarn, belongs to the old South-West varieties studied (with no direct genetic link to the white Mansengs). Indigenous French black variety from the South-West.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz from Winery Definition are 2015, 2018, 2017, 2016
Informations about the Winery Definition
The Winery Definition is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 37 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: Rough
A very astringent and somewhat coarse tannic wine.
