Te Mata Estate

Estate Vineyards Gamay Noir

8.9106 ratings
9.020 pro ratings
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Gamay Noir
Top Notes For
Douglas Braun

This is the 2020 vintage (remembering they harvest early in NZ) seems like some CM (carbonic maceration ) big black cherry fruit with some subtle spice and earth.

This is the 2020 vintage (remembering they harvest early in NZ) seems like some CM (carbonic maceration ) big black cherry fruit with some subtle spice and earth.

May 5th, 2021
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Super elegant. Killer food wine.

Super elegant. Killer food wine.

Apr 27th, 2021
Severn Goodwin

Some fun post-work bottles with a dear friend, in the wine trades. No formal notes.

Some fun post-work bottles with a dear friend, in the wine trades. No formal notes.

Jan 16th, 2021
Matt Sterr

Lovely. White pepper, light body.

Lovely. White pepper, light body.

Oct 29th, 2018
Ross Chernin

Beautiful pale red cherry color. Slightly green and peppery on the nose. Velvety and light on palate.

Beautiful pale red cherry color. Slightly green and peppery on the nose. Velvety and light on palate.

Jun 28th, 2018
Adam Knoerzer

Bright, juicy, and dangerously easy-drinking.

Bright, juicy, and dangerously easy-drinking.

Dec 1st, 2017
Meg Herring

Juicy, crunchy red fruits like strawberries 🍓 and bright cherries. 🍒 Supporting notes of violets, red licorice, cinnamon, and an herbal almost menthol-like quality. 🌱 High acidity and med- tannins. Best with a chill on a hot day!

Juicy, crunchy red fruits like strawberries 🍓 and bright cherries. 🍒 Supporting notes of violets, red licorice, cinnamon, and an herbal almost menthol-like quality. 🌱 High acidity and med- tannins. Best with a chill on a hot day!

1 person found it helpfulJul 26th, 2019
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.0

Fun! Fab value, too! Bright, juicy and resolutely fresh with blackberries and mulberries. Sips nicely alone or with meats dishes incorporating figs or other dark fruits.

Fun! Fab value, too! Bright, juicy and resolutely fresh with blackberries and mulberries. Sips nicely alone or with meats dishes incorporating figs or other dark fruits.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 17th, 2017
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.0

2015 TeMata Gamay Noir! A first for me. New Zealand's answer to Cru Beaujolais from France. Bright delicious red berry fruit, with a hint of vanilla Fresh and inviting. A easy to drink Red. CB 90

2015 TeMata Gamay Noir! A first for me. New Zealand's answer to Cru Beaujolais from France. Bright delicious red berry fruit, with a hint of vanilla Fresh and inviting. A easy to drink Red. CB 90

Oct 26th, 2016
Stuart Robinson

Looking forward duck pancakes...

Looking forward duck pancakes...

Jun 23rd, 2016