Winery Elephant HillAiravata 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 Airavata Syrah from the Winery Elephant Hill
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Airavata Syrah of Winery Elephant Hill 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 Airavata Syrah of Winery Elephant Hill in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Airavata Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Airavata Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Airavata Syrah
The Airavata Syrah of Winery Elephant Hill matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of small stuffed fish from nice, grilled lamb shoulder with spices and honey or duck leg confit in cider.
Details and technical informations about Winery Elephant Hill's Airavata Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Troyen
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden colour, a supple palate with moderate acidity, and understated aromas of citrus and white flowers. Discreet Champenois profile. Nearly extinct, preserved in varietal collections for its heritage value, it belongs to the ancient grape varieties of Champagne and the Aube studied for their genetic and historical interest. A rare French white grape variety once cultivated in Champagne and the Aube.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Airavata Syrah from Winery Elephant Hill are 2014, 2013, 0, 2017 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Elephant Hill
The Winery Elephant Hill is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 43 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: Secondary aromas
Aromas resulting from the fermentation and maturation of the wine before bottling. The aging in barrels modifies considerably the texture and the flavours of the wine.
