Winery StonecroftCrofters Syrah
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).
Taste structure of the Crofters Syrah from the Winery Stonecroft
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Crofters Syrah of Winery Stonecroft 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 Crofters Syrah of Winery Stonecroft in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Crofters Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Crofters Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Crofters Syrah
The Crofters Syrah of Winery Stonecroft matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish tagine, tajine of beef balls and merguez or rabbit leg in foil on the barbecue.
Details and technical informations about Winery Stonecroft's Crofters Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Verdelet
Simple, lively whites with a pale golden robe, an airy palate with preserved acidity, and understated aromas of citrus and white flowers. Disease-resistant. Grown mainly in Canada (Quebec, Ontario) and the northeastern USA for vineyards with harsh continental climates. A French white hybrid obtained by Albert Seibel (Seibel 9110).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Crofters Syrah from Winery Stonecroft are 2018, 2015, 0
Informations about the Winery Stonecroft
The Winery Stonecroft is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 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: Vine
Climbing shrubs with woody stems called shoots that produce grapes in clusters.
