2023 Te Mata Estate Vineyards Merlot Cabernets

Te Mata |Hawkes Bay |Merlot
A cracking value Cab-Merlot blend from one of NZ's top wineries, Te Mata.

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The 2023 release of Te Mata Estate Vineyards Merlot Cabernets is a classic Hawke’s Bay blend - approachable, polished, and quietly complex. It’s crafted from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, drawing on the same varietal pedigree as Te Mata’s more iconic blends but with an easygoing, drink-anytime appeal.

It’s all about balance here. Ripe dark berries, plum, and hints of bay leaf lead the nose, while the palate is smooth and supple with layers of blackcurrant, cocoa, and savoury spice. Fine, powdery tannins and a gentle oak influence round it out, giving depth without losing freshness.

Full-bodied but never heavy, it’s a versatile red that’s ready to go now but will handle a little time in the cellar if you’re so inclined.

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Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Merlot
Country New Zealand
Region Hawkes Bay
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Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
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Te Mata Estate

Te Mata Estate has one of the richest winemaking histories in all of New Zealand.

With vineyards planted back as far as 1896, the rich history of this iconic Hawke's Bay producer is enviable in the relatively young NZ wine landscape.

Their wines come exclusively from carefully selected sites across Hawke's Bay. The aim to craft classic, structural wines that are comparable to the very best the world has to offer.

The Te Mata Estate Coleraine is considered by many as NZ's premier Bordeaux blend. A shining jewel in the crown of the Hawke's Bay region.

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