Hope EstateBasalt Block 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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Basalt Block Shiraz from the Hope Estate
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Basalt Block Shiraz of Hope Estate in the region of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Basalt Block Shiraz of Hope Estate in the region of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Basalt Block Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Basalt Block Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Basalt Block Shiraz
The Basalt Block Shiraz of Hope Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stuffed zucchini, lamb roast with lavender or mixed paella valenciana.
Details and technical informations about Hope Estate's Basalt Block Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Lameiro
Lively, fruity whites to drink young with a pale golden robe, an airy, low-alcohol palate with marked acidity, and signature aromas of citrus (lemon), green apple, white flowers and fresh herbal notes. A nervy, thirst-quenching profile. Very little-known, used locally in traditional Vinho Verde DOC blends, preserved for its patrimonial interest. A Portuguese white grape grown in the Monção sub-region of northern Minho.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Basalt Block Shiraz from Hope Estate are 2017, 2014, 2013, 2011 and 0.
Informations about the Hope Estate
The Hope Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 34 wines for sale in the of Hunter Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Hunter Valley
Cradle of Australian viticulture (1825), 160 km north of Sydney. World signature: dry low-alcohol Sémillon (10-11°) with fresh citrus notes in youth, evolving after 10-15 years to candied lemon, toast, honey and beeswax, spectacular ageing. Medium-bodied "Hunter style" Shiraz, supple and earthy (leather, plum, sweet spices), capable of decades. Also Chardonnay and Verdelho.
The wine region of Nouvelle-Galles du Sud
Australia's 2nd wine state with diverse regions. Iconic Hunter Valley: a Sémillon unlike any other, straight, low-alcohol dry whites with vivid citrus when young, evolving over 10-20 years toward honey, toast and lanolin. Medium-bodied Hunter Shiraz, spicy and earthy (leather, red fruits). Also round Chardonnay and aromatic Verdelho.
The word of the wine: Tank
Made of concrete, stainless steel, enamelled steel or wood (now fashionable again), the vat is an indispensable tool during the entire winemaking process. It is also used to mature certain wines that do not need to go into barrel, or to preserve them.
