Winery CrossroadsTalisman 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 Talisman Syrah from the Winery Crossroads
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Talisman Syrah of Winery Crossroads 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 Talisman Syrah of Winery Crossroads in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Talisman Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Talisman Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Talisman Syrah
The Talisman Syrah of Winery Crossroads matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of steak tartare, moroccan tagine with lamb and cardoons or duck aiguillettes with apples.
Details and technical informations about Winery Crossroads's Talisman Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Folignan
Simple, lively dry whites with a pale golden robe and a lean, sharp palate, with understated aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers and herbal notes. Neutral, acidic profile primarily intended for distillation into Cognac and Armagnac. Grown in the Charentes and the Landes; contributes to French eaux-de-vie. French white variety created in 1965 in Montpellier by Paul Truel, crossing of folle blanche and ugni blanc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Talisman Syrah from Winery Crossroads are 2014, 2013, 0, 2015
Informations about the Winery Crossroads
The Winery Crossroads is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Gimblett Gravels to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Gimblett Gravels
Unique trademark terroir of Hawke's Bay (~800 ha, 2001 association, ≥95% gravels): Bordeaux varieties and Syrah are the signature red kings (90% of the vineyard) — dominant Merlot (35%), Syrah (20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon, signature intense profile with ripe black fruit (cassis, blackberry), spices and a peppery touch, racy tannins and power. Loose, draining gravels storing daytime heat, the region's warmest terroir, comparable to Bordeaux.
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: Malic (acid)
An acid that occurs naturally in many wines and is transformed into lactic acid during malolactic fermentation.
