Red Blend - 19 Crimes

The barrel-aged Red Blend from the wine-growing region of South Australia reveals itself in the glass in bright purple. The bouquet of this red wine from South Australia seduces with aromas of blackberry, mulberry, blueberry and black currant. If we trace the aromatics further, black tea, cinnamon and cigar box come in, enhanced by the oak influence.

The 19 Crimes Red Blend presents itself pleasantly dry to the wine lover. This red wine never shows itself to be coarse or meager, as one might expect from a wine in the upper price range. On the palate, the texture of this balanced red wine is wonderfully velvety and dense. The finale of this youthful red wine from the wine-growing region of South Australia finally convinces with considerable reverberation.

Vinification of the 19 Crimes Red Blend

The basis for the balanced Red Blend from South Australia are grapes from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz. After harvesting, the grapes are quickly taken to the press house. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation then takes place in small wood at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging for several months on the fine lees before the wine is finally drawn off.

Food recommendation for the Red Blend of 19 Crimes

This red wine from Australia is best enjoyed tempered at 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine to red onion stuffed with couscous and apricots, vegetable stew with pesto or leek tortilla.

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