Winery NgatarawaLife Times Merlot - Cabernet
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 veal.
Taste structure of the Life Times Merlot - Cabernet from the Winery Ngatarawa
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Life Times Merlot - Cabernet of Winery Ngatarawa in the region of North Island is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Life Times Merlot - Cabernet
Pairings that work perfectly with Life Times Merlot - Cabernet
Original food and wine pairings with Life Times Merlot - Cabernet
The Life Times Merlot - Cabernet of Winery Ngatarawa matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef with dark beer, chinese soy and chicken noodles (wok style) or osso bucco milanese.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ngatarawa's Life Times Merlot - Cabernet.
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 Life Times Merlot - Cabernet from Winery Ngatarawa are 0
Informations about the Winery Ngatarawa
The Winery Ngatarawa is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 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: Dame-jeanne
Large bottle or wicker-clad carboy used to transport wine and store old spirits before blending.
