Winery Knight Granite HillsThe Gordon
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
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 The Gordon from the Winery Knight Granite Hills
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the The Gordon of Winery Knight Granite Hills in the region of Victoria is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the The Gordon of Winery Knight Granite Hills in the region of Victoria 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 The Gordon
Pairings that work perfectly with The Gordon
Original food and wine pairings with The Gordon
The The Gordon of Winery Knight Granite Hills matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of american style beef marinade, ham lasagness or tajine with 2 meats and preserved lemons.
Details and technical informations about Winery Knight Granite Hills's The Gordon.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of The Gordon from Winery Knight Granite Hills are 2012, 2009, 2008, 2013 and 0.
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: Roussette
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