Winery Punt RoadEmperor's Prize Cabernet - Merlot
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon 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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Emperor's Prize Cabernet - Merlot from the Winery Punt Road
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Emperor's Prize Cabernet - Merlot of Winery Punt Road in the region of Victoria is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Emperor's Prize Cabernet - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Emperor's Prize Cabernet - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Emperor's Prize Cabernet - Merlot
The Emperor's Prize Cabernet - Merlot of Winery Punt Road matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of fricandeaux german style, pasta with ham and tomato or leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary.
Details and technical informations about Winery Punt Road's Emperor's Prize Cabernet - Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Emperor's Prize Cabernet - Merlot from Winery Punt Road are 2012, 0
Informations about the Winery Punt Road
The Winery Punt Road is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Yarra Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yarra Valley
Australian showcase of cool climate (Victoria): signature Pinot Noir as king of reds (43%) — fine and fragrant with notes of cherry, strawberry, plum, undergrowth and a spicy touch, silky tannins, possible austere whole-bunch style. Refined Chardonnay (33%), taut and elegant with notes of citrus, white peach, fig and a touch of fine lees, vibrant acidity. Structured Cabernet in lower parts and traditional-method sparkling. East of Melbourne (1838), oceanic influence.
The wine region of Victoria
Australian diversity from cool to temperate climate. Yarra Valley and Mornington: fine, silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth), taut, mineral Chardonnay. Heathcote: structured Shiraz with black fruits, pepper and chocolate. Rutherglen, fortified capital: opulent sweet Topaque and Muscat (raisin, caramel, fig, roast notes).
The word of the wine: Final
A more or less lasting impression that is felt in the mouth once the wine has been swallowed (or spat out in the case of a professional tasting). The finish can be short or persistent.
