Te Mata Estate, Awatea Cabernet – Merlot, 6x75cl

🍷 Te Mata Estate, Awatea Cabernet Merlot
Country: New Zealand | Region: Hawke’s Bay | Producer: Te Mata Estate
Style: Red Wine | Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

💫 A benchmark Bordeaux-style blend from one of New Zealand’s most historic estates—elegant, structured, and age-worthy.

👁 In the Glass:
Vibrant deep crimson with a glossy hue.

👃 On the Nose:
Aromatic layers of blackcurrant, plum and dark cherry are intertwined with notes of graphite, tobacco leaf, cedar and violet.

👅 On the Palate:
Refined and medium-bodied, showcasing fine-grained tannins with ripe dark fruit, savoury spice, and subtle earthy tones. A focused backbone of fresh acidity adds drive, with oak seamlessly integrated and a long, harmonious finish.

🍽 Food Pairing:
Perfect alongside roast lamb with rosemary, grilled venison, mushroom polenta, or hard cheeses like cheddar or manchego.

⏳ Enjoyment Window:
Drinks beautifully now, but will evolve gracefully over the next 7–10 years.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Awatea is a serious yet approachable red, combining Old World structure with New World vibrancy—classic Hawke’s Bay finesse in every sip.