Te Mata Estate - Pinot Noir 2020 (750ml)

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Producer	Te Mata Estate
Country	New Zealand
Region	Hawke's Bay
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2020
Sku	37887
Size	750ml

  

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For over 125 years, Te Mata Estate has been crafting world-class wines from its Hawke's Bay vineyards. Located on New Zealand's North Island, Hawke's Bay boasts diverse terrain and a maritime climate, ideal for nurturing exceptional grapes. Te Mata Estate meticulously cultivates its vines across four sub-regions, each contributing unique characteristics to the final wines. This dedication to quality and meticulous viticulture has positioned Te Mata Estate as a leader in New Zealand winemaking.

Te Mata Estate's Pinot Noir 2020, sourced from their Woodthorpe Terraces vineyards in Hawke's Bay, is a captivating expression of the variety and vintage. Harvested between February 26 and March 9, 2020, the grapes underwent a warm-plunged fermentation, extended maceration, and 11 months of aging in French oak barriques. The resulting wine is a radiant cherry-red, offering an enticing bouquet of raspberries, peonies, oolong tea, and manuka honey. On the palate, bright red fruit flavors intermingle with notes of baking spice and sandalwood, supported by ripe, soft tannins that lead to a fine, elegant finish. This delightful Pinot Noir pairs well with duck, lamb, venison, savory and lightly spiced Mediterranean dishes, and soft cheeses, and should be served at a cool room temperature to fully appreciate its depth and character.

There're elegant aromas of cherry and blueberry fruit, violets and roses, ground black pepper, cloves and a slight meatiness in a well-tucked bed of mocha oak. Tangy red fruit on the silky palate is tightly wound by fine tannins and lifted by a crunch of acidity. A unique Pinot that bears the Te Mata stamp of place, polish, freshness and structure.