Winery Elephant HillAiravata Viognier
wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Airavata Viognier of the Winery Elephant Hill is in the top 0 of wines of Hawke's Bay.
Details and technical informations about Winery Elephant Hill's Airavata Viognier.
Discover the grape variety: Portan
Colored, fruity reds with a dark ruby robe, smooth tannins and a supple palate, with signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), soft spices, garrigue and southern notes. Productive, sunny profile for early drinking. Grown in small quantities in Languedoc-Roussillon for southern IGPs, participating in modern blends. French black variety obtained in 1958 by Paul Truel in Montpellier (Grenache × Portugais Bleu).
Informations about the Winery Elephant Hill
The Winery Elephant Hill is one of of the world's great 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: Nose
In tasting, this is the second phase, which consists of identifying the wine's aromas and possibly its defects.
