Winery HoughtonCrofters 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 Crofters Shiraz from the Winery Houghton
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Crofters Shiraz of Winery Houghton in the region of Australie de l'Ouest is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Crofters Shiraz of Winery Houghton in the region of Australie de l'Ouest often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Crofters Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Crofters Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Crofters Shiraz
The Crofters Shiraz of Winery Houghton matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of small stuffed fish from nice, lamb roast with lavender or marinated duck with honey and five spices.
Details and technical informations about Winery Houghton's Crofters Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Chinuri
Native to Georgia, it has been known for a long time, especially in the Kartli(e) region in the central part of the country, where it is still grown. It has long been appreciated as a table grape. Chinuri can also be found in Germany, Azerbaijan, Russia, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Romania, sometimes in China, and in France, where it is virtually unknown.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Crofters Shiraz from Winery Houghton are 2015, 2014, 2013, 2017
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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