Winery KarikariPinotage
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with poultry and game (deer, venison).
The Pinotage of the Winery Karikari is in the top 5 of wines of Northland.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Pinotage of Winery Karikari in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Pinotage
Pairings that work perfectly with Pinotage
Original food and wine pairings with Pinotage
The Pinotage of Winery Karikari matches generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of duck leg confit in cider or chicken liver cake.
Details and technical informations about Winery Karikari's Pinotage.
Discover the grape variety: Pinotage
Intensely coloured, structured reds with inky robe and firm tannins, with typical aromas of blackberry, black plum, roasted coffee, cocoa, banana and characteristic smoky notes. Made as powerful ageing reds and as more approachable fruity cuvées, sometimes as rosés. Absolute signature of South Africa (Stellenbosch, Swartland, Paarl). Cross of pinot noir × cinsault created in 1925 by Abraham Perold at Stellenbosch University.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Pinotage from Winery Karikari are 2015, 2008, 2014, 0 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Karikari
The Winery Karikari is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Northland to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Northland
Northernmost region of New Zealand (North Island), warm and humid subtropical climate, early ripening. Syrah is the signature red: medium-bodied and silky with blackberry, plum, pepper, herbs and a violet floral touch, smooth tannins and vibrant fruit. Ample Chardonnay (most planted variety) with a tropical profile (peach, pineapple, vanilla). Floral Pinot Gris, supple Merlot and rustic Chambourcin complement.
The wine region of North Island
New Zealand's North Island, warmer and more varied than the South Island. Bordeaux varieties and Pinot Noir as signatures. Merlot in Hawke's Bay as a supple red with notes of plum, ripe cherry, fresh herbs and a spicy touch, round tannins — blended with Cabernet and peppery Syrah. Fine Pinot Noir in Wairarapa/Martinborough (cherry, undergrowth).
The word of the wine: Botrytis
Fungus that causes grape rot.
