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Te Mata Estate 2021 Awatea Cabernet Merlot
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$54.99
| Te Mata Estate, founded in 1896 in Hawke's Bay, is New Zealand's oldest winery. Family-owned by the Buck family since 1974, it produces acclaimed wines like Coleraine and Bullnose Syrah. All wines are estate-grown, hand-harvested, and crafted on-site, reflecting a legacy of quality and tradition. Key Wine Details: • Varietals: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc • Region: New Zealand • Appellation: Hawke’s Bay • Aging: 17 months in a mixture of new and seasoned French oak barrels • Alcohol: 13.5% • Eco-Practices: Sustainable • 96 Points Wine Advocate The Te Mata Estate 2021 Awatea Cabernet Merlot presents a refined expression of Hawke’s Bay Bordeaux-style blends. On the nose, it opens with aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum, and red cherry, layered with hints of cedar, tobacco leaf, and a subtle herbal lift. The palate is vibrant and medium-bodied, with fine-grained tannins and a balanced acidity that frames the rich fruit core. Notes of dark chocolate, graphite, and spice linger through the finish, offering elegance and structure in equal measure. It's approachable now but will reward short- to mid-term cellaring. |
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