Winery Hastwell & LightfootFounders' Choice
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 Founders' Choice from the Winery Hastwell & Lightfoot
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Founders' Choice of Winery Hastwell & Lightfoot in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Founders' Choice
Pairings that work perfectly with Founders' Choice
Original food and wine pairings with Founders' Choice
The Founders' Choice of Winery Hastwell & Lightfoot matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sautéed pork with pineapple, sri lankan lamb rolls (mutton rolls) or deer stew.
Details and technical informations about Winery Hastwell & Lightfoot's Founders' Choice.
Discover the grape variety: Altesse
Structured, aromatic whites with an ample palate and firm acidity, featuring aromas of white flowers (acacia), white peach, ripe pear, honey, candied citrus, toasted almond and alpine mineral notes. Good length and ageing potential. Absolute star of Roussette de Savoie AOC (especially crus Frangy, Marestel, Monthoux) and Roussette du Bugey AOC. Autochthonous Savoyard variety; legend has it that it was brought from Cyprus by Crusaders in the 14th century.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Founders' Choice from Winery Hastwell & Lightfoot are 2015, 0, 2013
Informations about the Winery Hastwell & Lightfoot
The Winery Hastwell & Lightfoot is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 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: Fulfilled
Said of a wine at its peak that is balanced and offers all its aromatic potential.
