Winery Knight Granite HillsShiraz
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Shiraz from the Winery Knight Granite Hills
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Shiraz of Winery Knight Granite Hills in the region of Victoria is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Shiraz of Winery Knight Granite Hills in the region of Victoria 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 Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Winery Knight Granite Hills matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tenderloin wellington, moussaka with spices or rabbit with white wine and mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery Knight Granite Hills's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Malvasia nera di Basilicata
Supple, aromatic reds with a deep ruby hue, moderate tannins and a light palate, showing aromas of dark fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), violet, soft spices and floral notes. Fragrant, approachable profile. Often blended with Aglianico, it adds roundness and fruitiness to the reds of Vulture and southern Lucanian appellations. Black Malvasia variety grown in Basilicata, southern Italy.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Shiraz from Winery Knight Granite Hills are 2012, 2014, 2010, 2009 and 2008.
Informations about the Winery Knight Granite Hills
The Winery Knight Granite Hills is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Macedon Ranges to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Macedon Ranges
Coolest region of the Australian continent (Victoria, 300-800 m, ~1 hour north of Melbourne): signature Pinot Noir as ruling red — fresh, vibrant and elegant with signature cherry, raspberry, delicate spice and naturally preserved acidity, finesse compared to Burgundy. Racy Chardonnay as ruling white — chiselled fine lines with citrus, stone fruits and minerality. Premium sparkling in blend. GI 1997, ~64 wineries, cool marginal climate.
The wine region of Victoria
Australian diversity from cool to temperate climate. Yarra Valley and Mornington: fine, silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth), taut, mineral Chardonnay. Heathcote: structured Shiraz with black fruits, pepper and chocolate. Rutherglen, fortified capital: opulent sweet Topaque and Muscat (raisin, caramel, fig, roast notes).
The word of the wine: Tastevin
Metal cup, wide and of low height, being used to mirror and taste the wine. Still used in wine brotherhoods for its emblematic and folkloric character, the tastevin has been replaced by the various tasting glasses.
