Winery Southern Cross NZMerlot - Cabernet Sauvignon
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 veal.
Taste structure of the Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon from the Winery Southern Cross NZ
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Southern Cross NZ in the region of North Island is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon
The Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Southern Cross NZ matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef tongue with vegetables, pasta with porcini mushrooms or braised veal heart with carrots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Southern Cross NZ's Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon.
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 Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon from Winery Southern Cross NZ are 0, 2011
Informations about the Winery Southern Cross NZ
The Winery Southern Cross NZ is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 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: PGI
Protected geographical indication. Equivalent to vin de pays in European regulations.
