Winery Ti PointMerlot - Cabernet Franc
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot - Cabernet Franc
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot - Cabernet Franc
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot - Cabernet Franc
The Merlot - Cabernet Franc of Winery Ti Point matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef pot au feu (grandma's style), chicken drumstick with bacon or duck legs with honey.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ti Point's 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
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Informations about the Winery Ti Point
The Winery Ti Point is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Matakana to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Matakana
New Zealand sub-region north of Auckland (hills, warmer and more humid climate, clay-loams, red volcanic soils, 28 diverse varieties): Syrah is the signature red (most planted variety), structured and peppery, complemented by Cabernet and Merlot. Chardonnay and Pinot Gris are the signature whites with premium fruity notes. Boutique dry-farmed vineyards with reduced vigour and increased concentration, volcanic soils providing richness and a characteristic earthiness.
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: Severe
Said of a red wine that is generally young, very marked by tannins and astringent. See austere.
