Winery Rod McDonaldTe Awanga Estate 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 Te Awanga Estate Merlot from the Winery Rod McDonald
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Te Awanga Estate Merlot of Winery Rod McDonald in the region of North Island is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Te Awanga Estate Merlot of Winery Rod McDonald in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Te Awanga Estate Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Te Awanga Estate Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Te Awanga Estate Merlot
The Te Awanga Estate Merlot of Winery Rod McDonald matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef fillet in a crust, lamb mouse confit in wine or cordon bleu with veal and cured ham.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rod McDonald's Te Awanga Estate 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 Te Awanga Estate Merlot from Winery Rod McDonald are 2013, 2018, 0, 2017 and 2011.
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: Marc
Solid part resulting from the pressing of the grape (stalks, pips, skins).
