Winery MaxwellMinotaur Reserve Shiraz
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).
The Minotaur Reserve Shiraz of the Winery Maxwell is in the top 70 of wines of McLaren Vale.
Taste structure of the Minotaur Reserve Shiraz from the Winery Maxwell
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Minotaur Reserve Shiraz of Winery Maxwell in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Minotaur Reserve Shiraz of Winery Maxwell in the region of Australie du Sud 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 Minotaur Reserve Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Minotaur Reserve Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Minotaur Reserve Shiraz
The Minotaur Reserve Shiraz of Winery Maxwell matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chicken, beef and lamb couscous (morocco), leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary or duck leg confit in white wine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Maxwell's Minotaur Reserve 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 Minotaur Reserve Shiraz from Winery Maxwell are 2014, 0
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: Shiraz
See syrah.
