Mission Estate WineryVineyard Selection Syrah
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).
Taste structure of the Vineyard Selection Syrah from the Mission Estate Winery
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vineyard Selection Syrah of Mission Estate Winery in the region of North Island is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vineyard Selection Syrah of Mission Estate Winery in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vineyard Selection Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Vineyard Selection Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Vineyard Selection Syrah
The Vineyard Selection Syrah of Mission Estate Winery matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of baeckeoffe, lamb tagine with honey and onions or quinoa patties with courgettes and fresh goat cheese.
Details and technical informations about Mission Estate Winery's Vineyard Selection Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: L'Acadie Blanc
Fresh, fruity dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, white flowers and herbal notes. Also made as taut, refreshing traditional-method sparkling wines. Grown in Canada (Nova Scotia, Ontario) and the north-eastern United States, extremely cold-hardy. White hybrid grape obtained in 1953 by Ollie Bradt at the Ontario Horticultural Institute, a Cascade × Veeblanc cross.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vineyard Selection Syrah from Mission Estate Winery are 2014, 2012, 2018, 2016 and 2011.
Informations about the Mission Estate Winery
The Mission Estate Winery is one of of the world's greatest 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: Cuvée (champagne)
Juice harvested during the first pressing. The term "cuvée" is also used to describe the final blend of wines of a given quality. Tête de cuvée : the first juice to come out during the first pressing.
