The vineyard soil is wind-blown clay loess over limestone
Fine-grained tannin framed a fine structure and a velvety mouthfeel
The resulting wine shows the density
to give added complexity and texture to the finished wine
The palate is equally satisfying with excellent weight and intensity
Te Mata Estate Awatea Hawke's Bay Cabernet Merlot 2022 Rosé Room The vineyard soil is wind-blown"This is routinely a superb wine, svelte and supple. The smaller sibling to the magnificent Coleraine, the 2022 Awatea Cabernets Merlot is composed of 44% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Cabernet Franc. This is approximately 30% new French oak, the same barrel regime as Coleraine prior to selections. I love smelling Caberneta great one can make you smile. Im smiling right now. Theres raspberry pip, nori, dried herbs (thyme, lavender, etc.),