The Cabernet Sauvignon – Shiraz blend is a specialty of Australia.
![]() Black Currant |
![]() Blackberry |
![]() Black Cherry |
![]() Plum |
![]() Olive Oil |
![]() Bell Pepper |
![]() Pepper |
![]() Licorice |
![]() Oak |
![]() Vanilla |
![]() Toast |
![]() Tobacco |
Dark Berries, Plum, and Green Bell Pepper are typical Cabernet Shiraz flavors.
With hints of Licorice and Anise.
Cabernet Shiraz wines tend to be full bodied with high tannins:
BODY | Full | ||
TANNINS | High | ||
FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
ACIDITY | Medium | ||
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![]() Mushroom |
![]() Hamburger |
![]() Ham |
![]() Casseroles |
![]() Pork |
![]() Lamb |
![]() Veal |
![]() Beef |
Rich Flavors and Tannins make Cabernet Shiraz a perfect partner to Flavory Food.
Cabernet Shiraz loves Roasted Lamb and BBQ.
Excellent Pairing:
BBQ. Grilled. Roasts.
Roasted Potatoes and Onions.
Grilled Mushrooms (Portobello).
Grilled Veggetables.
Rich Casseroles. Beef Stew.
BBQ. Chicken. Pork. Rabbit.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Hamburger. Cheese Burger. Bacon Burger.
Red Meat Dishes. Spareribs. Veal Chops.
Strip Steak. T-Bone. Kobe. Entrecôte.
Filet Mignon. Filetto (Italy). Solomillo (Spain).
Cheese:
Aged Cheese. Goat. Cheddar. Gouda. Pecorino.
Blue. Camembert.
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for medium to full bodied red wines.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the fruit bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
Australia used to make heavy, oaky and powerful Cabernet Sauvignon blends, but the trend is rapidly changing and the new versions are less oaked, and better balanced, meeting the approval of a larger market.
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