Winery Stonyridge VineyardChurch Bay Merlot - Cabernet Franc
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc 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 Church Bay Merlot - Cabernet Franc from the Winery Stonyridge Vineyard
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Church Bay Merlot - Cabernet Franc of Winery Stonyridge Vineyard in the region of North Island is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Church Bay Merlot - Cabernet Franc
Pairings that work perfectly with Church Bay Merlot - Cabernet Franc
Original food and wine pairings with Church Bay Merlot - Cabernet Franc
The Church Bay Merlot - Cabernet Franc of Winery Stonyridge Vineyard matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of blanquette of monkfish with small vegetables, succulent and easy to make beef lasagna or grenadins of veal with ceps.
Details and technical informations about Winery Stonyridge Vineyard's Church Bay Merlot - Cabernet Franc.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Church Bay Merlot - Cabernet Franc from Winery Stonyridge Vineyard are 2016, 0
Informations about the Winery Stonyridge Vineyard
The Winery Stonyridge Vineyard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Auckland to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Auckland
Wine region of northern New Zealand's North Island, warm maritime climate. Waiheke Island is the jewel (18 km by ferry): signature Bordeaux-style blends Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot with dense, ripe reds (blackcurrant, blackberry, herbs, cedar, tobacco, firm tannins) — among New Zealand's finest. Peppery and perfumed Syrah (violet, white pepper, blackberry), precise and structured Chardonnay (peach, citrus, hazelnut butter). Warm, full style, opposite of vibrant Marlborough.
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: SR
A company of harvesters and handlers who have pooled their equipment (press, vats, etc.).
