Winery McHenry HohnenRocky Road Cabernet - Merlot
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
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 Rocky Road Cabernet - Merlot from the Winery McHenry Hohnen
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Rocky Road Cabernet - Merlot of Winery McHenry Hohnen in the region of Australie de l'Ouest is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Rocky Road Cabernet - Merlot of Winery McHenry Hohnen in the region of Australie de l'Ouest often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Rocky Road Cabernet - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Rocky Road Cabernet - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Rocky Road Cabernet - Merlot
The Rocky Road Cabernet - Merlot of Winery McHenry Hohnen matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of pasta bolognese, ham and cheese macaroni gratin or royal couscous (lamb, chicken, merguez).
Details and technical informations about Winery McHenry Hohnen's Rocky Road 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 Rocky Road Cabernet - Merlot from Winery McHenry Hohnen are 2016, 2014, 2015, 0 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery McHenry Hohnen
The Winery McHenry Hohnen is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 39 wines for sale in the of Margaret River to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Margaret River
Australia's south-western tip between Cape Naturaliste and Leeuwin: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as red king (~33%, the "Australian Bordeaux") — structured and elegant with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, mint and a peppery touch, firm tannins. Racy mineral Chardonnay (citrus, white peach, hazelnut butter, like Burgundy). Lively Sauvignon-Sémillon in signature blend. Mediterranean climate tempered by two oceans, red laterites and limestone.
The wine region of Australie de l'Ouest
Australian premium on Margaret River. Signature Bordeaux Cabernet-Merlot blends in red: deep and refined with notes of ripe blackcurrant, eucalyptus, cedar and graphite, firm tannins and great ageing, often compared to Médoc. Chardonnay rated Australia's best: taut, saline and mineral (lemon, hazelnut, brioche). Lively Sauvignon-Sémillon (citrus, cut grass).
The word of the wine: INAO
National Institute of Origin and Quality. French organization depending on the Ministry of Agriculture and in charge of quality signs: AOC, IGP, labels and organic farming.
