Wicks EstateC. J. Wicks Shiraz
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 C. J. Wicks Shiraz from the Wicks Estate
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the C. J. Wicks Shiraz of Wicks Estate in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the C. J. Wicks Shiraz of Wicks Estate in the region of Australie du Sud 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 C. J. Wicks Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with C. J. Wicks Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with C. J. Wicks Shiraz
The C. J. Wicks Shiraz of Wicks Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef stew, sauté of lamb with curry or duck breast with pepper sauce.
Details and technical informations about Wicks Estate's C. J. Wicks Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Moscatel rosado
Intensely muscat-scented aromatic rosés with a pale salmon-pink robe and a mellow palate, with powerful signature aromas of muscat, rose, red fruits (strawberry, raspberry), candied citrus and honeyed notes. Vinified sweet and liqueur-style for muscat-fortified wines of original chromatic appeal. Grown in Spain (Málaga, Levant) and Argentina (Mendoza). A pink-skinned mutation of Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, a rare aromatic variety with very characteristic wines.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of C. J. Wicks Shiraz from Wicks Estate are 2016, 2013, 2017, 0 and 2014.
Informations about the Wicks Estate
The Wicks Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Adelaide Hills to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Adelaide Hills
South Australian showcase of fresh high-altitude whites: signature Sauvignon Blanc as white king (~30%) — lively and crisp with notes of grapefruit, passion fruit, cut grass and a mineral touch, taut acidity. Racy Chardonnay (citrus, peach, minerality), airy Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth) and spicy Shiraz as complement. Renowned traditional-method sparklers. Hills east of Adelaide (Mount Lofty Ranges, 400-650 m), among the coolest in Australia.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Piqué
Altered wine characterized by a vinegar smell.
