Winery | Te Mata Estate |
Appellation | Hawke's Bay |
Wine Style | Full Bodied Red Wine |
Vintage | 2016 |
Bottle Closure | Cork |
Viticulture | Conventional |
Alcohol by Volume | 13,50% |
Volume | 750ml |
Ageing Potential from Vintage | < 20 Years |
Ageing | New Oak Barrel |
Classically made powerful red quality wine. Black as stout with bright fat tears. Nose of blueberry and dark ripe plums with a mineral earthy undertones. Distinctive palate with firm tannins and perfectly interwoven fine ripe acidity. Mouth-filling texture with contained alcohol. Extremely long fruity finish with cocoa and fresh leather. A dreamed combination with roast beef with wine sauce, ground game with a natural gravy, fruit vegetables gratin or with fresh mushrooms. Till 5 years decant several hours in advance. Serving temperature: 17°C.