2021 | Te Mata Estate 'Awatea' Cabernet - Merlot | Hawke's Bay Montagne-Saint-Emilion and superbly balanced

and superbly balanced

exquisitely defined

earth-laced finish

The wine has a splendid golden color

mineral-driven character with early notes of reduction or funk that improve with air

2021 | Te Mata Estate 'Awatea' Cabernet - Merlot | Hawke's Bay Montagne-Saint-Emilion and superbly balancedA deep brilliant crimson with an underlying amethyst hue, immediately offers up concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry, dark plum, cocoa powder and cedar with a subtle marine note in the background. The ripe dark and red fruit is fresh and varietally defined, enlivening the wine with layers of brightness, persistence and appeal. This depth of fruit, balanced by the bright, ripe, acid tension, carries right through to its fine dry finish.