Winery Rod McDonaldTwo Gates Merlot - Cabernet Franc
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc 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 veal.
Taste structure of the Two Gates Merlot - Cabernet Franc from the Winery Rod McDonald
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Two Gates Merlot - Cabernet Franc of Winery Rod McDonald 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 Two Gates Merlot - Cabernet Franc of Winery Rod McDonald in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak.
Food and wine pairings with Two Gates Merlot - Cabernet Franc
Pairings that work perfectly with Two Gates Merlot - Cabernet Franc
Original food and wine pairings with Two Gates Merlot - Cabernet Franc
The Two Gates Merlot - Cabernet Franc of Winery Rod McDonald matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beer goulash, salmon and spinach lasagna or venison bourguignon.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rod McDonald's Two Gates Merlot - Cabernet Franc.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Two Gates Merlot - Cabernet Franc from Winery Rod McDonald are 2010, 0, 2013
Informations about the Winery Rod McDonald
The Winery Rod McDonald is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 60 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: Vintage
Year of production of a wine, it is usually indicated on the label.
