Winery MaxwellEocene Ancient Earth Shiraz
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Eocene Ancient Earth Shiraz from the Winery Maxwell
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Eocene Ancient Earth Shiraz of Winery Maxwell in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Eocene Ancient Earth Shiraz of Winery Maxwell in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Eocene Ancient Earth Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Eocene Ancient Earth Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Eocene Ancient Earth Shiraz
The Eocene Ancient Earth Shiraz of Winery Maxwell matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of braciola (southern italy), milk-fed lamb sautéed with saffron and lemon or rabbit with chorizo.
Details and technical informations about Winery Maxwell's Eocene Ancient Earth Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Syrah
Structured, elegant reds with deep colour, firm tannins, with intense aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, violet, smoked meat, black olive and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Star of the great northern Rhône reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas, Saint-Joseph) and pillar of GSM blends in the south (Châteauneuf-du-Pape). Widely exported to Australia as Shiraz (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Cross of dureza × mondeuse blanche.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Eocene Ancient Earth Shiraz from Winery Maxwell are 2014, 0, 2013, 2016
Informations about the Winery Maxwell
The Winery Maxwell is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 47 wines for sale in the of McLaren Vale to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of McLaren Vale
South Australian showcase of Mediterranean Shiraz: king red (~60% of the vineyard) powerful and silky with notes of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, eucalyptus and a touch of sweet spice, velvety tannins and vibrant fruit. Renowned old-vine Grenache (cherry, garrigue, pepper), firm Cabernet Sauvignon and dense Mourvèdre as complement. Fresh Chardonnay and Vermentino in whites. Region 38 km south of Adelaide, Mediterranean climate, among the most geo-diverse soils in the world.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Alcoholic fermentation
Transformation of sugars into alcohol under the effect of yeast. These yeasts exist in their natural state in the vineyards and in the cellars. Artificial seeding with selected yeasts is however very often practiced.
