Te Mata Awatea Cabernet Merlot 2023
Wines taste best when shared with friends!
A blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.
Awatea takes its name from the historic ship SS Awatea (a Maori word meaning “Eye of the Dawn”) that sailed the Auckland – Sydney – Wellington route in the late 1930s. The Awatea was requisitioned as a troop transport in WWII and was sunk off Algeria in 1942.
:A juicy and delicious red with plums, dark cherries and blackcurrants as well as fresh flowers. Medium-bodied, it has a lovely, creamy texture and a savory finish. Hints of dried oranges and blossoms. Soft and crunchy finish. 52% merlot, 33% cabernet sauvignon and 15% cabernet franc. Drink or hold.: 94pts | Jamessuckling.com
Te Mata Estate is committed to improving its performance in terms of environmental, social and economic sustainability through the Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) program.
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