TE MATA ESTATE PINOT NOIR HAWKE'S BAY 2020

Te Mata Estate harnesses Hawke's Bay's exceptional terroir, where the region's warm maritime climate and ancient river gravels create ideal conditions for Pinot Noir cultivation on the same historic north-facing hillsides first planted in 1892. This sustainable family estate benefits from Hawke's Bay's unique geography, where cooling ocean breezes moderate the warm days and the mineral-rich soils impart distinctive character to their wines. The 2020 Estate Pinot Noir reveals bright cherry and raspberry aromatics with delicate floral notes of violet and rose petals, while the palate showcases layers of red berries and plum complemented by earthy undertones of dried herbs and subtle smokiness, all supported by silky tannins that lead to an elegant, lingering finish that epitomizes New Zealand's refined expression of this noble grape.