2017 Te Mata Awatea Bordeaux Blend
$ 50.00 AUD
Established in 1896, Te Mata Estate remains family owned, producing internationally recognized wines exclusively from its Hawke’s Bay vineyards.Over the last forty years Te Mata Estate has established an internationally-recognised array of red and white wines including Coleraine, Awatea Cabernets/Merlot, Bullnose Syrah, Alma Pinot Noir, Elston Chardonnay, Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc, and Zara Viognier.Te Mata Estate is committed to improving its performance in terms of environmental, social and economic sustainability through the Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) programme.
Region - New Zealand
Type - Red
Year - 2017
Winery - Best of New Zealand
Grape - Bordeaux Blend
Volume - Standard - 750ml
About the wine
Tasting notes
The baby Colaraine, made top of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Inky dark crimson, with aromas of bright raspberry, cherry, blackberry, mocha, cedar and spice. In the mouth it's refreshing, elegant and moreish with flavours of red and dark berry fruit, boysenberry and espresso, textured with super-fine tannins and bright acidity. One to drink now or hold for 10yrs.
Wine descriptors
Captivating and Complex, Elegant and Fine, Minimal Intervention, Something Special, Totally Smashable, Vibrant and Exciting
Fruit aromas & flavour
Cherries, Dark Berries, Red Berries
Other aromas & flavour
Chocolate, Earth, Florals, Herbals, Spices, Tannins, Vanilla
Food pairings
Pork
Cheese
Pizza
Fish
Red Meat
Pasta
BBQ
Vegetables
Poultry
Shellfish
Oysters
Spicy Foods
Cured Meats
Desserts
Bordeaux Blend
Bordeaux Blends are made up of a combination of traditional grapes found in the region of Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are the dominant varieties used in these blends, but you'll also find Petit Verdot, Malbec, Carménère and other supporting grapes. The firm, structured and tannic Left Bank Bordeaux reds are typically Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, whereas the more juicy, lush and approachable Right Bank Bordeaux reds have Merlot as their primary grape. These wines are some of the world's greatest expressions and have been made to last decades!
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