TASTING NOTES FOR Te Mata Estate Pinot Noir Hawke’s Bay New Zealand 2024

🍷 Appearance
Bright red cherry with a vibrant garnet edge. Brilliant and youthful in the glass, displaying excellent clarity and elegance.

👃 Aromas
Fragrant and inviting, offering aromas of redcurrant, black cherry and ripe raspberry layered with hints of prune, cinnamon and delicate spice. Subtle earthy nuances and gentle floral notes add complexity and varietal character.

👅 Palate
Soft, generous and beautifully balanced, delivering vibrant flavours of red cherry, raspberry and black cherry supported by fine tannins, liquorice and subtle spice. Fresh natural acidity provides energy and finesse, creating a seamless and elegant palate.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and supple with refined tannins that glide across the palate. The finish is long, fresh and persistent, leaving lingering notes of red berries, gentle spice and savoury complexity.

🍇 Overall Style
A refined Hawke’s Bay Pinot Noir that showcases purity of fruit, elegance and effortless drinkability. Fresh, vibrant and beautifully composed, it offers immediate appeal while rewarding careful cellaring over the next five to six years.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast duck, beef carpaccio, mushroom risotto, herb-roasted chicken, grilled salmon and soft, creamy cheeses.

⭐ BBD Verdict
Te Mata Estate Pinot Noir is a beautifully crafted cool-climate Pinot Noir that delivers exceptional balance, purity and finesse. Elegant yet generous, it is another outstanding release from one of New Zealand’s most respected family-owned wineries.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷