Te Mata Estate Awatea Cabernet Merlot 2019 750ml

Te Mata Estate Awatea Cabernet Merlot 2019 750ml

VINEYARDS: The grapes for Awatea ’20 were hand harvested from Te Mata Estate’s vineyards between 19 March and 1 April 2020.

WINEMAKING: The separate parcels of grapes were destemmed before a traditional warm-plunged fermentation and extended maceration on skins. The resulting wines were then run into new and seasoned French oak barrels for ageing. Throughout this time, they were regularly topped and racked. The separate wines were blended in January, then returned to the barrel for their second winter. The finished wine was then egg white fined and bottled in November 2021. The final blend is 54% cabernet sauvignon, 34% merlot and 12% cabernet franc.

TASTING NOTE: Awatea Cabernets/Merlot ’20 is a dark royal ruby; with a bright purple glow at its edge. Immediate classical aromas of walnut and polished cedar shimmer amongst wild blackberry, currants, marzipan, and dusty sun-baked gravel. On the palate, sparkling red and black summer fruits entwine with brilliant red roses, high notes of vanilla, and silky dark-chocolate tannin. Savoury, bright, sustained and sumptuous, Awatea Cabernets/Merlot ’20 simply shines.

ALC: 14.0%

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