New Zealand
Hawke's Bay

Te MATA Estate Merlot Cabernets, Hawke's Bay, 2023

Lot

5220

Grape Variety

Merlot

Producer

Te Mata Estate

Medium ruby. A bright and cheery nose brimming with blackcurrant, plum, sweet spice, and blackcurrant leaf. The sort of palate that one is not going to say no to, this has silky tannins enveloping ripe fruit and the finish is topped off with a sprinkle of earthy notes. 2025–2026–MP
Wine Type: Red
Merlot
750ml
Bottle size
6
Concentration: Medium Oak: Light Oak
Alchohol Content: 13
13%
Aroma
Blackcurrant, plum, sweet spice, herbaceous notes
Taste
Bramble, liquorice, bay leaf, damp earth
Ideal With
Grilled mushroom medley with Saint-Agur