Te Mata Estate Merlot/Cabernets wine hails from New Zealand's finest and oldest winery estate, exhibiting a bouquet of rich black plum, cassis and violets. This savoury blend exhibits exceptional complexity and length, with impressive integrated smooth tannins. A hint of liquorice, chocolate and aromatic spices surround the core of ripe red fruits. Impeccably crafted, each sip unveils remarkable depth and velvety texture, expressing perfect balance between barrel ageing and ripe fruit flavours. Emanating Hawke's Bay's unique terroir, the Te Mata Estate Merlot/Cabernets wine represents a divine symphony of opulence and elegance. Best served with rich poultry dishes or red meats.

Tasting Notes

Bright, intense magenta, with ripe wild blackberry, red plum, cherry cedar and rosemary all jumping from the glass, Estate Vineyards Cabernets/Merlot ’18 is fresh, rich and fruit-driven. The palate shows notes of ripe cherry, date and blackcurrant with an even and sustained weight throughout.

About the Winery

Nestled amidst Hawke's Bay's rolling green hills, Te Mata Estate Winery is a name synonymous with flavours and finesse. As New Zealand's oldest, continuously functioning winery, it has been producing iconic wines since 1896, commanding the respect of wine connoisseurs the world over.

A key player in New Zealand's wine industry Te Mata Estate is home to 15 premium vineyards spanning across 250 acres of land With its verdant vineyards and century-old winemaking traditions, the winery exudes an ineffable charm that is second to none.

While the estate's craft might be centuries old, its approach to wine-making is anything but antiquated. Te Mata Estate seamlessly marries tradition with modern technology - a trait that augments the unique flavours and complexity of its wines. The winery takes pride in using sustainable viticulture practices, thus underlining their commitment to the environment.

The winery offers an impressive array of reds and whites, with its Hawke's Bay vineyards primarily producing Chardonnays, Sauvignon Blancs, and its internationally recognised Cabernet Merlot blends. These wines capture a harmony of robust flavours and elegance, embodying the essence of New Zealand's terroir. The flagship wine, 'Coleraine', is a testament to Te Mata Estate's superior quality and taste, which continuously secures top-ratings from wine critics worldwide.

Visitors to Te Mata Estate are welcomed with open arms. A guided tour through the historic cellars, stroll through the quaint vineyards, or simply enjoying a wine-tasting session, guests are sure to experience the essence of Te Mata's rich heritage.

Revelling in a rich heritage, commanding a global clientele base, and keeping alive the art of traditional winemaking, Te Mata Estate Winery epitomises New Zealand's winemaking prowess. Drawn by the allure of these timeless vineyards and artisanal wines, one cannot help but be captivated by the magic that is Te Mata Estate Winery.

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