Winery Helen & JoeyAlena Cabernet Sauvignon
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 lamb.
Taste structure of the Alena Cabernet Sauvignon from the Winery Helen & Joey
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alena Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Helen & Joey in the region of Victoria is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Alena Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Helen & Joey in the region of Victoria often reveals types of flavors of oak, spices or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Alena Cabernet Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with Alena Cabernet Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with Alena Cabernet Sauvignon
The Alena Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Helen & Joey matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of lomo saltado, oriental stew with couscous or chicken colombo (west indies).
Details and technical informations about Winery Helen & Joey's Alena Cabernet Sauvignon.
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 Alena Cabernet Sauvignon from Winery Helen & Joey are 2016, 0
Informations about the Winery Helen & Joey
The Winery Helen & Joey is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 33 wines for sale in the of Yarra Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yarra Valley
Australian showcase of cool climate (Victoria): signature Pinot Noir as king of reds (43%) — fine and fragrant with notes of cherry, strawberry, plum, undergrowth and a spicy touch, silky tannins, possible austere whole-bunch style. Refined Chardonnay (33%), taut and elegant with notes of citrus, white peach, fig and a touch of fine lees, vibrant acidity. Structured Cabernet in lower parts and traditional-method sparkling. East of Melbourne (1838), oceanic influence.
The wine region of Victoria
Australian diversity from cool to temperate climate. Yarra Valley and Mornington: fine, silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth), taut, mineral Chardonnay. Heathcote: structured Shiraz with black fruits, pepper and chocolate. Rutherglen, fortified capital: opulent sweet Topaque and Muscat (raisin, caramel, fig, roast notes).
The word of the wine: Short
Said of a wine that leaves little trace in the mouth after tasting (also called "short in the mouth").
