Wantirna EstateAmelia Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
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 game (deer, venison).
The Amelia Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot of the Wantirna Estate is in the top 30 of wines of Yarra Valley.
Taste structure of the Amelia Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot from the Wantirna Estate
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Amelia Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot of Wantirna Estate in the region of Victoria is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Amelia Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot of Wantirna Estate in the region of Victoria often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Amelia Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Amelia Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Amelia Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
The Amelia Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot of Wantirna Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef tenderloin wellington, tagliatelle with foie gras or lamb tagine with prunes and almonds.
Details and technical informations about Wantirna Estate's Amelia Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot.
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 Amelia Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot from Wantirna Estate are 2017, 2016, 2006, 2010 and 2004.
Informations about the Wantirna Estate
The Wantirna Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Yarra Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yarra Valley
Australian showcase of cool climate (Victoria): signature Pinot Noir as king of reds (43%) — fine and fragrant with notes of cherry, strawberry, plum, undergrowth and a spicy touch, silky tannins, possible austere whole-bunch style. Refined Chardonnay (33%), taut and elegant with notes of citrus, white peach, fig and a touch of fine lees, vibrant acidity. Structured Cabernet in lower parts and traditional-method sparkling. East of Melbourne (1838), oceanic influence.
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: Generous
Full-bodied, rich and open wine, in principle with a good alcohol content but without excess (in this case the wine is said to be warm).
