Winery HoughtonCrofters Cabernet - Merlot
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
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 Crofters Cabernet - Merlot from the Winery Houghton
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Crofters Cabernet - Merlot of Winery Houghton in the region of Australie de l'Ouest is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Crofters Cabernet - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Crofters Cabernet - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Crofters Cabernet - Merlot
The Crofters Cabernet - Merlot of Winery Houghton matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef bourguignon with tomato, shrimp marinade or lamb stew from my mum.
Details and technical informations about Winery Houghton's Crofters Cabernet - Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Informations about the Winery Houghton
The Winery Houghton is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 79 wines for sale in the of Frankland River to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Frankland River
The wine region of Frankland River is located in the region of Great Southern of Australie de l'Ouest of Australia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Alkoomi or the Domaine Mandoon produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Frankland River are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Riesling and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Frankland River often reveals types of flavors of citrus, cherry or straw and sometimes also flavors of lime zest, kiwi or microbio.
The wine region of Australie de l'Ouest
Western Australia is the largest of Australia's eight administrative areas and territories. In 2020, it accounted for only 2% of the nation's wine production, but has already produced up to 20% of the country's fine wines. Covering the entire western third of the vast island-continent, "WA" (as it is commonly known) stretches 1,600 kilometres (1,000 miles) from east to west. This makes it the second largest administrative subdivision of any country in the world, larger than Alaska and Texas combined.
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The word of the wine: Balsamic
Aromas reminiscent of balsam, resin, incense, but also vanilla or liquorice wood.
