Te Mata, Estate Awatea Hawke's Bay, 2022 0122MONT hand-harvested and gently whole-cluster pressed

hand-harvested and gently whole-cluster pressed

offering a harmonious blend of power and refinement

and aging in large Slavonian oak barrels

making it a perfect choice for a hearty meal or a special occasion

and manual labor throughout

Te Mata, Estate Awatea Hawke's Bay, 2022 0122MONT hand-harvested and gently whole-cluster pressedTe 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