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Te Mata Estate Awatea 2017
$85.00
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR AWATEA ENTHUSIASTS
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FIVE STARS 95/100 | Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Clearly referencing 'the modern Hawkes Bay style', the 2017 is refreshing and moreish as well as typically elegant.
This ex-private cellar purchase presents Awatea enthusiasts with a rare opportunity to add the 2017 vintage to their collection. This wine has been cellared with extreme care. Buy with complete confidence.
This wine comes from a recent private cellar purchase. All the wines purchased have been stored in a temperature-controlled wine fridge and we can vouch for their cellar provenance. We have no reason to think that this wine will not be in perfect condition when you open it but, please note that because we were not the original purchaser of this wine, our usual ‘no questions asked’ guarantee does not apply and we are unable to replace or refund your purchase should the wine be faulty in any way.
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Tasting Notes
The winery writes "Ink-dark crimson, Awatea Cabernets/Merlot ’17 glimmers with bright raspberry, cherry and blackberry sparkling over mocha, cedar and spice. Always a favourite expression of fine Hawke’s Bay cabernet, Awatea from 2017 is refreshing and moreish as well as typically elegant. Aromas of red and dark berry fruit, flashes of boysenberry and espresso on the palate, and a classical, super-fine, tannin structure running through to its long finish make Awatea Cabernets/Merlot ’17 a true star. "
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit writes "Awatea '17 - 'The wine offers splendid juicy fruit attack on the nose, showing dark plum and raspberry coulis characters with nuances of toasted almond, thyme and mixed spice. The palate is succulent and beautifully rounded, offering lovely flow and supple texture. Wonderfully composed and elegantly expressed with loads of delectable flavours, superbly structured by polished tannins. Delicious already with a potential to evolve gracefully.'
Food Pairing
Pork
Cheese
| Stock Level: | Low |
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| Vintage: | 2017 |
| Volume: | 750ML |
| Alcohol: | 13% |
| Seal Type: | Cork |
