Mission Estate WineryJewelstone Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Jewelstone Merlot from the Mission Estate Winery
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Jewelstone Merlot of Mission Estate Winery in the region of North Island is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Jewelstone Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Jewelstone Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Jewelstone Merlot
The Jewelstone Merlot of Mission Estate Winery matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard), lamb and coconut curry, african style or deer stew.
Details and technical informations about Mission Estate Winery's Jewelstone Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Jewelstone Merlot from Mission Estate Winery are 2013, 0
Informations about the Mission Estate Winery
The Mission Estate Winery is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 71 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: Aragnan
A very rare white grape variety that can be found in the blends of the Palette appellation (Provence).
