Description
Established in 1896, Te Mata Estate remains family owned, producing internationally recognized wines exclusively from its Hawke’s Bay vineyards.
The Estate’s ownership varied frequently until John and Wendy Buck acquired it in 1978.
John and Wendy instigated a twenty-year development program, which commenced with the restoration of the original winery building and the replanting of all of the original vineyards, as well as the acquisition of new vineyard sites.
Very deep, bold, bright purple/red colour leads into a superbly fragrant cabernet nose of violets, cassis, cedar and tobacco, while the palate is intense and bright, focused and elegant, with abundant fine tannins but also ready drinkabilty and superb balance.
An excellent Awatea, with the structure to age and develop for many years.
(48% cabernet sauvignon, 37% merlot, 15% cabernet franc).
– Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 7 February, 2020, 95 Points The Finer Details Style – Red Wine Varietal – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Country – New Zealand Region – Hawkes Bay Vintage – 2019 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 13.5%
