Winery IrvineGrand Merlot
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
The Grand Merlot of the Winery Irvine is in the top 70 of wines of Eden Valley.
Taste structure of the Grand Merlot from the Winery Irvine
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Grand Merlot of Winery Irvine in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Grand Merlot of Winery Irvine in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Grand Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Grand Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Grand Merlot
The Grand Merlot of Winery Irvine matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of vegetable noddles, imene's tunisian ojja or osso bucco of veal.
Details and technical informations about Winery Irvine's Grand Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Grand Merlot from Winery Irvine are 2008, 2014, 2013, 2005 and 1999.
Informations about the Winery Irvine
The Winery Irvine is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 40 wines for sale in the of Eden Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Eden Valley
Australian high-altitude star (380-600 m) adjoining Barossa: signature Riesling as king white - dry, lively and racy with notes of lime, green apple, white flowers and signature chalky minerality, taut acidity and a long finish, ageing (10-20 years, kerosene evolution). Shiraz as king red (Hill of Grace) - elegant and spicy (blackberry, plum, pepper, eucalyptus). Cabernet, Chardonnay and Sémillon in support. GI (1997), varied ancient soils over granite, a cooler climate.
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: Guyot (pruning)
This is the most widespread pruning technique. It includes one or two long branches and allows the mechanization of a large number of vineyard operations.
