Winery Nikau PointSelect 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 Select Syrah from the Winery Nikau Point
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Select Syrah of Winery Nikau Point 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 Select Syrah of Winery Nikau Point in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of oak, spices or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Select Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Select Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Select Syrah
The Select Syrah of Winery Nikau Point matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, lamb tagine with dried fruits and herbs or duck legs with confit potatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Nikau Point's Select Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Béquignol
Deeply coloured, structured reds with a sustained purple robe, firm tannins, an ample palate and moderate acidity; signature aromas of dark fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), spices and rustic notes from Aveyron. Full-bodied, age-worthy style. Preserved in a few heritage plots of the IGP Aveyron, among the ancient South-West varieties studied for their genetic interest. Indigenous French black grape from the South-West, grown in Aveyron and the Lot.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Select Syrah from Winery Nikau Point are 2012, 2015, 2014, 0 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Nikau Point
The Winery Nikau Point is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 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: Harmonious
Balance of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. This harmony is linked to the typicity of each wine. The sweetness of a sweet wine is an element of its balance, whereas a Sancerre or a Chablis will be asked to be lively and dry.
