Palatine Hills Estate1812 Red
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 5 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec, the Petit Verdot 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 beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the 1812 Red from the Palatine Hills Estate
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the 1812 Red of Palatine Hills Estate in the region of Ontario is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with 1812 Red
Pairings that work perfectly with 1812 Red
Original food and wine pairings with 1812 Red
The 1812 Red of Palatine Hills Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with balsamic sauce, lamb tagine with apricots (morocco) or home-made cassoulet.
Details and technical informations about Palatine Hills Estate's 1812 Red.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Informations about the Palatine Hills Estate
The Palatine Hills Estate is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Niagara Lakeshore to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Niagara Lakeshore
VQA Niagara Peninsula sub-appellation (Welland Canal to Niagara River, 3 km inland, glacio-lacustrine clay-silts and deltaic sands on Halton till and Queenston shale): signature Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as cool-climate kings — rich fruity aromas balanced by chiseled acidity, mature and full expression of late-ripening varieties. Cabernet Franc and Gamay Noir in reds. Lake Ontario tempers cool summers and warmed nights, extended growing season.
The wine region of Ontario
World reference for Canadian Icewine: exceptional sweet wines from grapes frozen on the vine, golden colour, signature notes of candied apricot, mango, honey, citrus and exotic fruits, opulent sugar balanced by taut acidity (Vidal for fruit, Riesling for finesse). Cool-climate still wines: mineral, lively Riesling, precise Chardonnay, fine Pinot Noir (cherry, undergrowth), peppery Cabernet Franc. ~5,500 ha on the Niagara Peninsula between Lake Ontario and the escarpment, VQA.
The word of the wine: Power
Character of a wine that is full-bodied, generous and has a rich bouquet.
