Te Mata, Estate Awatea Hawke's Bay, 2022 0122MONT and a hint of spice

and a hint of spice weave through the aromas

Bottled before fermentation finishes

and manual labor throughout

interpreted by a talented producer hitting their stride

offering a harmonious blend of power and refinement

Te Mata, Estate Awatea Hawke's Bay, 2022 0122MONT and a hint of spiceTe Mata Estate represents classic New Zealand Bordeaux winemaking, and Awatea, first released in 1982, continues to showcase Hawke's Bay's finest Cabernet Merlot expression. The 2022 vintage (hand harvested March 20 27) comprises 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, and 14% Cabernet Franca blend that captures the region's best characteristics. Blackberry and bay leaf on the nose give way to ripe red currants, sea spray, roses, chocolate, and black