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Te Mata Estate Vineyards Syrah

Vintage: 2020

$25.99
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Te Mata Estate, one of New Zealand's oldest wineries, is renowned for its commitment to producing high-quality wines. The Te Mata Estate Vineyards Syrah is crafted from the Syrah grape varietal, known for its rich and complex flavors. This wine hails from the Hawke's Bay region, a premier wine-growing area in New Zealand celebrated for its diverse microclimates and fertile soils. The winemaking process involves careful fermentation and aging, often incorporating oak treatment to enhance the wine's depth and character. The resulting Syrah offers a vibrant flavor profile with notes of dark berries, pepper, and subtle spice, balanced by a firm tannin structure and refreshing acidity. It pairs beautifully with grilled meats, hearty stews, and aged cheeses, making it a versatile choice for various dining occasions.

Professional Scores

95

This historic Hawke's Bay estate once again delivers a delicious and exceptionally well-priced bottling. A blend of three subregions, including the famed Gimblett Gravels, this ruby red Syrah sings with vibrant plum and berry fruit, cracked black pepper, graphite, dried florals and chocolate mint. Aromas flow seamlessly onto the palate, which threads finely structured tannins through the juicy fruit, herbs and spice, emerging out the other side to form a complete wine that is both serious and playful, food-friendly and highly drinkable. Drink now and over the next several years.

Wine Enthusiast

90

Wine-Searcher collates scores from a wide range of critics, from influential single palates like Robert Parker and Jancis Robinson to publications like Wine Spectator, all adjusted for the 100-point scale.

Wine-Searcher Aggregate Score

95

This historic Hawke's Bay estate once again delivers a delicious and exceptionally well-priced bottling. A blend of three subregions, including the famed Gimblett Gravels, this ruby red Syrah sings with vibrant plum and berry fruit, cracked black pepper, graphite, dried florals and chocolate mint. Aromas flow seamlessly onto the palate, which threads finely structured tannins through the juicy fruit, herbs and spice, emerging out the other side to form a complete wine that is both serious and playful, food-friendly and highly drinkable. Drink now and over the next several years.

Wine Enthusiast
750ml