Winery Michael OpitzThe Iris Grand Cuvée Reserve
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Food and wine pairings with The Iris Grand Cuvée Reserve
Pairings that work perfectly with The Iris Grand Cuvée Reserve
Original food and wine pairings with The Iris Grand Cuvée Reserve
The The Iris Grand Cuvée Reserve of Winery Michael Opitz matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of chili con carne, shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac or grandma's chicken casserole.
Details and technical informations about Winery Michael Opitz's The Iris Grand Cuvée Reserve.
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
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Informations about the Winery Michael Opitz
The Winery Michael Opitz is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of Burgenland to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Burgenland
Cradle of great Austrian reds. Signature Blaufränkisch: structured, spicy reds with black fruits (blackberry, black cherry), firm tannins and lively acidity, mineral profile. More supple Zweigelt on red fruit. Lively Welschriesling, peppery Grüner Veltliner, round Chardonnay whites.
The wine region of Weinland
Vast German-speaking region in north-eastern Switzerland, the country's largest production area. Signature Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder): fine, fresh reds with notes of cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and sweet spices, silky tannins. Elegant, delicate style, often barrel-aged. Also light, floral Müller-Thurgau (Riesling-Sylvaner), lively, lemony native Räuschling, ample Pinot Gris.
The word of the wine: Cooked wine
In Provence, wine made from must cooked and reduced over a wood fire, traditionally consumed at Christmas time with the thirteen desserts.
