Winery Rapaura SpringsHawke's Bay Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Hawke's Bay Merlot from the Winery Rapaura Springs
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Hawke's Bay Merlot of Winery Rapaura Springs in the region of North Island is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Hawke's Bay Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Hawke's Bay Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Hawke's Bay Merlot
The Hawke's Bay Merlot of Winery Rapaura Springs matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of pastasciutta (corsica), royal couscous (lamb, chicken, merguez) or veal paupiettes with onions and tomatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rapaura Springs's Hawke's Bay Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Hawke's Bay Merlot from Winery Rapaura Springs are 2016, 0
Informations about the Winery Rapaura Springs
The Winery Rapaura Springs is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 27 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: Open
Said of a wine with a full and expressive nose, generally at its peak.
