Winery Rod McDonaldTwo Gates Omahu Gimblett Gravels
Red wine
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Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Two Gates Omahu Gimblett Gravels of Winery Rod McDonald in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of oak, black fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rod McDonald's Two Gates Omahu Gimblett Gravels.
Discover the grape variety: Tinta Cão
Structured and elegant reds for ageing, with a deep ruby colour, firm tannins, an ample palate with preserved acidity, and signature aromas of red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry), spices, flowers (violet) and refined floral notes. Very late-ripening and low-yielding but high-quality. An essential component of the great Porto Vintage DOC and Douro DOC for ageing, one of the five classic Port varieties, with a strong aromatic identity. Native Portuguese black variety from the Douro.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Two Gates Omahu Gimblett Gravels from Winery Rod McDonald are 2007, 0
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 Gimblett Gravels to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Gimblett Gravels
Unique trademark terroir of Hawke's Bay (~800 ha, 2001 association, ≥95% gravels): Bordeaux varieties and Syrah are the signature red kings (90% of the vineyard) — dominant Merlot (35%), Syrah (20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon, signature intense profile with ripe black fruit (cassis, blackberry), spices and a peppery touch, racy tannins and power. Loose, draining gravels storing daytime heat, the region's warmest terroir, comparable to Bordeaux.
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: Cordial
Said of a warm, heady wine. Also used to describe wines and spirits with allegedly therapeutic properties.
