Te Mata 2021 Awatea Red Blend, Hawke's Bay August Seimaibuai 45%

Seimaibuai 45%

It is richly aromatic

30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot

Perfectly balanced and fresh the palate has layers of nectarine

The palate is incredibly pure and elegant with outstanding balance and a reprise of the nectarine fruit

Te Mata 2021 Awatea Red Blend, Hawke's Bay August Seimaibuai 45%I have to admit, this red wine really surprised to the upside. I expected it, like any wine from Te Mata, to be very strong in its category, but it I want prepared for how good it is especially at this price point. I mean, you cant buy Cabernet based CA for WA or Bordeaux wines anywhere near this good at anywhere near this price. The beautiful nose reminds me of 1980s era young California Cabernet Sauvignon as in Mayacamas, Spottswoode, Chateau