TASTING NOTES FOR Te Mata Estate Vineyards Syrah Hawke’s Bay New Zealand 2024

🍷 Appearance
Brilliant magenta with a deep ruby core. Vibrant and youthful in the glass, displaying exceptional brightness and concentration.

👃 Aromas
Highly perfumed and expressive, revealing ripe plum, morello cherry and blueberry layered with cracked black pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon. Fragrant violet florals combine with subtle French vanilla and a delicate hint of espresso, creating impressive aromatic complexity.

👅 Palate
Medium to full-bodied with vibrant flavours of dark plum, blackberry and blueberry supported by savoury spice, black pepper and gentle oak. Silky tannins and fresh natural acidity provide superb balance, giving the wine both richness and elegance while allowing the Hawke’s Bay fruit to shine.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and beautifully textured with refined, supple tannins. The finish is long, polished and persistent, leaving lingering notes of dark berries, spice, cocoa and subtle savoury complexity.

🍇 Overall Style
A stylish, cool-climate Syrah that perfectly captures the elegance and purity of Hawke’s Bay. Fresh, aromatic and beautifully balanced, it combines vibrant fruit with savoury spice and refined structure, making it approachable now while rewarding short to medium-term cellaring.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled lamb, roast duck, beef fillet, venison, Mediterranean-inspired dishes, mushroom risotto and soft to semi-hard cheeses.

⭐ BBD Verdict
Te Mata Estate Vineyards Syrah is a beautifully crafted New Zealand Syrah that delivers outstanding elegance, vibrant fruit and savoury complexity. A superb example of Hawke’s Bay winemaking, offering exceptional drinkability and outstanding value for lovers of refined, cool-climate reds.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷