Winery KarikariSyrah
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).
The Syrah of the Winery Karikari is in the top 10 of wines of Northland.
Taste structure of the Syrah from the Winery Karikari
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Syrah of Winery Karikari in the region of North Island is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Syrah of Winery Karikari in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Syrah
The Syrah of Winery Karikari matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef in white wine, tajine with 2 meats and preserved lemons or rabbit with onions and mustard.
Details and technical informations about Winery Karikari's Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Chancellor
Cross between 5163 Seibel (2 Gaillard x 2510 Seibel) and 880 Seibel (28112 Couderc x 2003 Seibel) obtained by Albert Seibel (1844-1936). It was the first direct-producing hybrid cultivated in France and has now practically disappeared. It can still be found in a few old vines in the form of isolated strains. It can be found in the United States (New York, etc.) and in Canada, where it is part of the grape varieties grown on a large number of vineyards.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Syrah from Winery Karikari are 2016, 0, 2015
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: White Grenache
White grape variety cultivated mainly in Spain and a little in the south of France (southern Rhône valley, Languedoc-Roussillon). It is the white variety of Grenache noir. It is used in the blending of several white wines (dry wines or natural sweet wines) to which it gives richness, fatness and floral notes.
