Winery LyrarakisOak Aged Cabernet - Merlot
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Oak Aged Cabernet - Merlot of the Winery Lyrarakis is in the top 10 of wines of Crete.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Oak Aged Cabernet - Merlot of Winery Lyrarakis in the region of Crete 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 Oak Aged Cabernet - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Oak Aged Cabernet - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Oak Aged Cabernet - Merlot
The Oak Aged Cabernet - Merlot of Winery Lyrarakis matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with mustard, lamb shoulder cooked for 5 hours or rabbit marinated with herbs and mustard.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lyrarakis's Oak Aged Cabernet - Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Oak Aged Cabernet - Merlot from Winery Lyrarakis are 2007, 2017, 2013, 2010 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Lyrarakis
The Winery Lyrarakis is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 59 wines for sale in the of Crete to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Crete
Largest Greek island and 2nd national wine region, millennia-old Minoan heritage. Signature native Vidiano in whites, rediscovered jewel: ample, expressive with signature apricot, yellow peach, white flowers, honey, tropical fruit and a mineral touch, round and long palate. Also fresh lemony Vilana, rare Plyto and Thrapsathiri. Liatiko reds (most planted) supple with cherry, dried herbs and spice; fruity Kotsifali, tannic Mandilari.
The word of the wine: Silky
Said of a caressing wine with extremely fine tannins.
