Winery Saint ClairJames Sinclair Cabernet - Merlot
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
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 lamb.
Taste structure of the James Sinclair Cabernet - Merlot from the Winery Saint Clair
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the James Sinclair Cabernet - Merlot of Winery Saint Clair 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 James Sinclair Cabernet - Merlot of Winery Saint Clair in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with James Sinclair Cabernet - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with James Sinclair Cabernet - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with James Sinclair Cabernet - Merlot
The James Sinclair Cabernet - Merlot of Winery Saint Clair matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of pasticcio (greece), sweet and sour braised leg of lamb or mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche.
Details and technical informations about Winery Saint Clair's James Sinclair Cabernet - Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of James Sinclair Cabernet - Merlot from Winery Saint Clair are 0
Informations about the Winery Saint Clair
The Winery Saint Clair is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 131 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: Garde (wine of)
Refers to a wine showing good ageing potential.
