Sileni EstatesHawke's Bay 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 Hawke's Bay Merlot from the Sileni Estates
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Hawke's Bay Merlot of Sileni Estates in the region of North Island is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Hawke's Bay Merlot of Sileni Estates 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 Hawke's Bay Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Hawke's Bay Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Hawke's Bay Merlot
The Hawke's Bay Merlot of Sileni Estates matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of pot-au-feu, semolina-merguez salad or filet mignon with prunes and white wine.
Details and technical informations about Sileni Estates's Hawke's Bay 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 Hawke's Bay Merlot from Sileni Estates are 2015, 2010, 2018, 2008 and 2016.
Informations about the Sileni Estates
The Sileni Estates is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 92 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: Astringent
Said of a wine that is a bit harsh and rough on the palate. Astringency often appears in young red wines that are rich in tannins and need to be rounded out.
