Winery Rod McDonaldTe Awanga Estate Syrah
Red wine
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 game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Te Awanga Estate Syrah from the Winery Rod McDonald
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Te Awanga Estate Syrah 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 Te Awanga Estate Syrah of Winery Rod McDonald in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Te Awanga Estate Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Te Awanga Estate Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Te Awanga Estate Syrah
The Te Awanga Estate Syrah of Winery Rod McDonald matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of family potluck, leg of lamb in butterfly (barbecue) or duck confit (canned).
Details and technical informations about Winery Rod McDonald's Te Awanga Estate Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Ahmeur bou A(h)meur
Its origin would be from North Africa (Algeria/Kabylie) or Spain. It is a variety that was often grown on trellises in front of houses and sometimes its grapes were preserved in brandy to be enjoyed throughout the year. It is found in North Africa, the United States (California), Argentina, Spain and Portugal. In France, it is not well known because of its susceptibility to winter frosts and its late ripening.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Te Awanga Estate Syrah from Winery Rod McDonald are 2013, 2015, 2011, 0 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Rod McDonald
The Winery Rod McDonald is one of of the world's greatest 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
The wine region of Hawke's Bay is located in the region of North Island of New Zealand. We currently count 274 estates and châteaux in the of Hawke's Bay, producing 1268 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Hawke's Bay go well with generally quite well with dishes .
The wine region of North Island
New-zealand/north-island/northland">Northland, as its name suggests, is New Zealand's northernmost wine-producing region, around four hours' drive northwest of the country's largest city, Auckland. Most of the Northland region's wineries are situated on the east coast, particularly around the Bay of Islands and the Karikari Pensinula, with another cluster on the west coast near Kaitaia. The region's red wines are mostly produced from Syrah, Pinotage">Pinotage and the Hybrid variety Chambourcin. Chardonnay leads the way for white wine grape varieties; Pinot Gris, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc are among the other varieties cultivated here.
The word of the wine: Piqué
Altered wine characterized by a vinegar smell.
