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Te Mata Awatea Cabernet Merlot 2023
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Red Wine
appearance
Gleaming crimson core with ruby or amethyst hues
aroma
Blackberry, bay, violet, vanilla, red and black plums, wild berries, dried herbs, cedar, cassis, bramble, sweet tobacco
palate
Texturally rich and balanced, blackcurrant, cassis, plum, sandalwood, tobacco, hint of salinity
finish
Long, persistent with fine bright tannins and refreshing acidity
style
Classic Bordeaux-style blend, complex and sophisticated