Winery Sacred HillWhitecliff 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 Whitecliff Merlot from the Winery Sacred Hill
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Whitecliff Merlot of Winery Sacred Hill in the region of North Island is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Whitecliff Merlot of Winery Sacred Hill in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Whitecliff Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Whitecliff Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Whitecliff Merlot
The Whitecliff Merlot of Winery Sacred Hill matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of enchiladas franchouillards, crusted lamb fillets with sweet spices or beef mironton.
Details and technical informations about Winery Sacred Hill's Whitecliff 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 Whitecliff Merlot from Winery Sacred Hill are 0, 2010
Informations about the Winery Sacred Hill
The Winery Sacred Hill is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 48 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: Volatile acidity
Acidity resulting essentially from alcoholic fermentation and formed from acetic acids in the free state.
