Winery MatuaNorth Island Red
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Pinotage and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with North Island Red
Pairings that work perfectly with North Island Red
Original food and wine pairings with North Island Red
The North Island Red of Winery Matua matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of lomo saltado, lamb tagine with prunes or rabbit marinated with herbs and mustard.
Details and technical informations about Winery Matua's North Island Red.
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.
Informations about the Winery Matua
The Winery Matua is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 77 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: Shoulder
The upper part of the bottle located at the base of the shoulder-shaped neck.
