TE MATA ESTATE GAMAY NOIR ESTATE VINEYARDS HAWKE'S BAY 2022

Te Mata Estate's 2022 Hawke's Bay Gamay Noir showcases the distinctive terroir of their Woodthorpe Terraces vineyard, where New Zealand's superior selection of Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc thrives in the unique microclimate since its introduction in 1995. This single-vineyard wine undergoes a fascinating split fermentation process—60% utilizing the traditional Beaujolais "maceration carbonique" method while 40% receives conventional fermentation, followed by nine weeks aging in seasoned French oak. The result is an electric candy-apple red wine bursting with intense wild strawberry and bubble-gum aromatics, complemented by notes of ripe watermelon and red cherry. Its goose-down soft, creamy palate carries delicate spice notes of clove, anise, and cinnamon, creating a versatile wine that marries tempting textures with vibrant summer-bright red fruit freshness.