Winery St IgnatiusCabernet - Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Malbec
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Food and wine pairings with Cabernet - Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Malbec
Pairings that work perfectly with Cabernet - Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Malbec
Original food and wine pairings with Cabernet - Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Malbec
The Cabernet - Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Malbec of Winery St Ignatius matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef bourguignon with tomato, roast lamb with thyme or stuffed tomatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery St Ignatius's Cabernet - Merlot - Cabernet Franc - Malbec.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Informations about the Winery St Ignatius
The Winery St Ignatius is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Western Victoria to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Western Victoria
Wine zone encompassing Henty, Grampians, Pyrenees and Ballarat (western Victoria), cool continental highland climate. Shiraz is the signature red grape (>70% in Grampians): elegant and peppery with red and black fruit, cherry, white pepper, eucalyptus and floral notes, fine tannins and preserved acidity — cool-climate northern Rhône style. Birthplace of Sparkling Shiraz (Great Western, 1890). Vibrant Riesling, taut Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at Henty.
The wine region of Victoria
Australian diversity from cool to temperate climate. Yarra Valley and Mornington: fine, silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth), taut, mineral Chardonnay. Heathcote: structured Shiraz with black fruits, pepper and chocolate. Rutherglen, fortified capital: opulent sweet Topaque and Muscat (raisin, caramel, fig, roast notes).
The word of the wine: Right bank
In Bordeaux, it refers to the vineyards located on the right bank of the Gironde and Dordogne rivers, where the Merlot grape variety is dominant. These are the appellations of Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Fronsac, etc.
