Winery SmidgeHoudini Shiraz
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).
The Houdini Shiraz of the Winery Smidge is in the top 80 of wines of McLaren Vale.
Taste structure of the Houdini Shiraz from the Winery Smidge
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Houdini Shiraz of Winery Smidge in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Houdini Shiraz of Winery Smidge in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of oak, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Houdini Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Houdini Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Houdini Shiraz
The Houdini Shiraz of Winery Smidge matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of american style beef marinade, merguez - courgettes gratin (leftover barbecue) or duck breast with red fruits.
Details and technical informations about Winery Smidge's Houdini Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Ribolla gialla
Lively, taut whites with firm acidity and a slender mouth, featuring aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, fresh herbs and chalky mineral notes. Often vinified with skin maceration (orange wine), developing amber hues of dried fruits, honey, tannins and oxidative complexity. Signature of great Friulian whites (Collio DOC, Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC) and Slovenia under the name Rebula (Brda). Native Friulian grape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Houdini Shiraz from Winery Smidge are 2016, 2013, 2017, 0 and 2018.
Informations about the Winery Smidge
The Winery Smidge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in the of McLaren Vale to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of McLaren Vale
South Australian showcase of Mediterranean Shiraz: king red (~60% of the vineyard) powerful and silky with notes of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, eucalyptus and a touch of sweet spice, velvety tannins and vibrant fruit. Renowned old-vine Grenache (cherry, garrigue, pepper), firm Cabernet Sauvignon and dense Mourvèdre as complement. Fresh Chardonnay and Vermentino in whites. Region 38 km south of Adelaide, Mediterranean climate, among the most geo-diverse soils in the world.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Traditional method
Also known as the Champagne method, this is the elaboration of sparkling wines according to the second fermentation method in the bottle.
