$45 PER BOTTLE | FULL CASES OF SIX ONLY
Te Mata Estate have once again captured the imagination of the world’s wine press with their important collection of showcase wines. Awatea continues to represent the best of the classic Hawke's Bay cabernet/merlot blends with its floral aromas and intense blackberry, currant and dark plum flavours that lead to a rich, supple palate with a sustained finish.
Tasting note
A blend of 52% merlot, 33% cabernet sauvignon and 15% cabernet franc.
Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate "The wine is thrilling: dusty cassis, bramble, raspberry pip, iodine, sweet tobacco, raw cocoa, violet perfume, tarragon and fennel and a hint of hazelnut/nutmeg. This will evolve beautifully in the bottle. I love it. It is a magnificent wine and tremendous value." 96pts
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit: "Wonderfully composed and expressed. Harmonious and expressive. A magnificent Bordeaux style red that's beautifully crafted and splendidly structured, making it hugely appealing." 95pts.
ABV: 13.5%
Volume: 750ml
Region: Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
