Winery Rod McDonaldQuarter Acre Viognier
White wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with Quarter Acre Viognier
Pairings that work perfectly with Quarter Acre Viognier
Original food and wine pairings with Quarter Acre Viognier
The Quarter Acre Viognier of Winery Rod McDonald matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of suckling pig leg in the oven, wild boar stew or spaghetti with clams.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rod McDonald's Quarter Acre Viognier.
Discover the grape variety: Viognier
Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Quarter Acre Viognier from Winery Rod McDonald are 0, 2018
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: Sommelier
Person working in a restaurant and responsible for the wine service. The head sommelier is responsible for putting together the wine list, managing the sommelier brigade, and ensuring the sale of wines according to the dishes (food and wine pairing).
