Te Mata Estate

Hawkes Bay Cabernet Merlot

9.06 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The yield of fruit per acre is only 1.5 tons. Ridiculously, low considering that most growers are above 3 tons an acre in many regions of the world. 50% of this is done in stainless and the other 50% in used oak. On the nose, lemon, lime, herbaceous notes and yellow florals. The body is crazy lean, soft & delicate. White peach, mint, lemon, lime, cream, yellow florals, a life of soft spice on the long finish. Impressive and different from most new world Chardonnay's. Also, this producer does acidity perfectly.

The yield of fruit per acre is only 1.5 tons. Ridiculously, low considering that most growers are above 3 tons an acre in many regions of the world. 50% of this is done in stainless and the other 50% in used oak. On the nose, lemon, lime, herbaceous notes and yellow florals. The body is crazy lean, soft & delicate. White peach, mint, lemon, lime, cream, yellow florals, a life of soft spice on the long finish. Impressive and different from most new world Chardonnay's. Also, this producer does acidity perfectly.

Apr 22nd, 2017
Douglas Braun

Much better take on the right bank style but 32% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Cabernet Franc ( the rest Merlot) black olives currant black fruit good acidity nice 13.5 abv nice oak background

Much better take on the right bank style but 32% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Cabernet Franc ( the rest Merlot) black olives currant black fruit good acidity nice 13.5 abv nice oak background

Feb 21st, 2018
Joss Salgado

Joss had this 2 years ago

Joss had this 2 years ago

Jan 8th, 2023
Oliver Meister

Oliver had this 3 years ago

Oliver had this 3 years ago

Jul 29th, 2021
Y Yamamoto

Y had this 4 years ago

Y had this 4 years ago

May 1st, 2021
Meghan Saccone

Meghan had this 8 years ago

Meghan had this 8 years ago

May 3rd, 2017