Stone Paddock Scarlett - Paritua

Stone Paddock Scarlett - ParituaWith the Paritua Stone Paddock Scarlett, a top-quality red wine enters the swirled glass. It showcases a wonderfully radiant, purple-red color. In the glass, this red wine from Paritua presents aromas of blackberries, complemented by chocolate, cedar wood, and black currant. On the palate, the Stone Paddock Scarlett from Paritua starts wonderfully dry, grippy, and aromatic. There is dry and really dry. This red wine belongs to the second group, as it has been bottled with only 0.9 g of residual sugar. The texture of this balanced red wine presents itself wonderfully meaty on the palate. With its pronounced fruit acidity, the Stone Paddock Scarlett appears extraordinarily fresh and vibrant on the palate. In the finish, this well-cellaring wine from the wine-growing region of New Zealand's North Island ultimately impresses with considerable length. Again, hints of blackberry are noticeable. Vinification of the Paritua Stone Paddock Scarlett The basis for the top-quality and wonderfully balanced cuvée Stone Paddock Scarlett from Paritua consists of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot grapes. When the perfect physiological ripeness is ensured, the grapes for the Stone Paddock Scarlett are harvested quickly and at the coolest time of day to preserve their aromas. After handpicking, the grapes are swiftly brought to the press house. Here, they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small wood at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is completed, the elegant Stone Paddock Scarlett is aged for several months in French oak barrels. Food pairing for the Stone Paddock Scarlett from Paritua This New Zealander is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as a companion wine to goose breast with ginger red cabbage and marjoram, Boeuf Bourguignon, or Ossobuco.