Te Mata Awatea Cab Merlot

Te Mata’s Awatea Cabernet Merlot is a beautifully poised and polished red that bridges elegance and power in classic Hawke’s Bay style. Deep ruby with a hint of crimson at the rim, it opens with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet and bay leaf, framed by sandalwood and cedar oak that weave gently into the fruit. On the palate the wine is lush yet structured — succulent plum, dark cherry, black olive and a undercurrent of savoury herbs balanced by crisp acidity and fine, powdery tannins. It carries long, with a dry, refined finish that hints at the sea breeze and mineral tension from the Gimblett Gravels soils. Drink now for richness, cellar for nuance.