Te Mata Estate
Bullnose Hawkes Bay Syrah
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Pardon the water damaged label. Aromas of pepper, spice and fresh garden herbs. Almost like the garrigue aromas you get from a Southern Rhone red. Medium weight palate but M+ Intensity. Even though Hawkes Bay is home to probably New Zealand’s best Cabernets like Te Mata Coleraine it also produces excellent cool climate Syrah like this one. Not so special with Pinot Noir here which is grown by a few optimistic producers. Had another bottle on 7th February 2024 with similar notes. I love the pepper but it does need more mid palate fruit. I have a couple of bottles left. I can’t see the need for extended cellaring and will probably drink these in the next 12 to 18 months.
Pardon the water damaged label. Aromas of pepper, spice and fresh garden herbs. Almost like the garrigue aromas you get from a Southern Rhone red. Medium weight palate but M+ Intensity. Even though Hawkes Bay is home to probably New Zealand’s best Cabernets like Te Mata Coleraine it also produces excellent cool climate Syrah like this one. Not so special with Pinot Noir here which is grown by a few optimistic producers. Had another bottle on 7th February 2024 with similar notes. I love the pepper but it does need more mid palate fruit. I have a couple of bottles left. I can’t see the need for extended cellaring and will probably drink these in the next 12 to 18 months.
Mar 17th, 2022
On the nose, black plum, blueberries. Black raspberries, light tarry notes, black licorice, violets, lavender and dry red florals. Fruits on the palate are the same as the nose. They are ripe, fresh and lean. Dry medium slightly sticky tannins, dark currants, anise, sweet tarry notes, crushed stones, violets, lavender & dry red florals, rich moist dark soils, light herbs & black cherry cola. Finishes with dead on acidity and a round, lush, beautifully long finish. Photos of Olathe outside tasting room and offices and the view coming out of their cellar.
On the nose, black plum, blueberries. Black raspberries, light tarry notes, black licorice, violets, lavender and dry red florals. Fruits on the palate are the same as the nose. They are ripe, fresh and lean. Dry medium slightly sticky tannins, dark currants, anise, sweet tarry notes, crushed stones, violets, lavender & dry red florals, rich moist dark soils, light herbs & black cherry cola. Finishes with dead on acidity and a round, lush, beautifully long finish. Photos of Olathe outside tasting room and offices and the view coming out of their cellar.
Apr 22nd, 2017
The taste of establishments. Just remind me British traditional dark navy suits.
The taste of establishments. Just remind me British traditional dark navy suits.
Dec 27th, 2017
very balanced and smart syrah. Rich red fruit and white pepper in the background. Seriously good
very balanced and smart syrah. Rich red fruit and white pepper in the background. Seriously good
Sep 12th, 2017