Matakana EstateSyrah
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).
Taste structure of the Syrah from the Matakana Estate
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Syrah of Matakana Estate 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 Matakana Estate in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Syrah
The Syrah of Matakana Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of family potluck, navarin of lamb or roast pheasant.
Details and technical informations about Matakana Estate's Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Ehrenbreitsteiner
Aromatic and supple whites with a pale golden robe, an airy palate with moderate acidity, signature aromas of yellow fruits (peach, apricot), white flowers and light musky notes. Mainly used for sweet wines. Grown on very small surfaces in Germany, remains niche and preserved for its ampelographic value. German white grape obtained at Geisenheim (Reichensteiner x Kerner), early-ripening and resistant.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Syrah from Matakana Estate are 2014, 0, 2013
Informations about the Matakana Estate
The Matakana Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Hawke's Bay to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Hawke's Bay
Reference for great New Zealand reds, warm maritime climate (2,200 h of sun). Bordeaux blends on Gimblett Gravels: round, fruity Merlot (plum, ripe cherry), firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar), perfumed Cabernet Franc. Signature northern-Rhône-style Syrah: peppery and floral (violet, blackberry, black olive), fine tannins. Structured, mineral Chardonnay.
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: Late harvest
A name historically used in Alsace, late harvest refers to grapes harvested during over-ripening for the production of sweet and syrupy wines.
