Long regarded as one of New Zealand’s finest reds, Awatea 2019 will only heighten this wine’s stellar reputation judging by the following reviews:
96 points, “Very youthful and concentrated with dark berries and clove vanilla oak, smoky and forward, varietal and urgent. Great wine - young and needs time, but has power and muscle I have not really noticed before. Spicy plums and dark berries, blackberry and black currant. Firm tannins and acidity, youthful, focused, high energy and very exciting.” – Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier
96 points, “Instantly satisfying and inviting on the nose, showing blackcurrant, dried herb, floral and spicy oak characters, leading to a delectably expressed palate that’s filled with dark and red fruit flavours with a discreet oak infusion. Offering excellent structure and immense drinkability at the same time, it’s hugely charming and enticing.” – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
94 points, “Perhaps it’s because I have an English palate that I love the 2019 Awatea. While the fruit is sweet, ripe and seductive, it offers herbal and violet lift thanks to the generous use of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It’s dark and serious in its aromatic detail, scents of black olive, liquorice and dried herbs meeting the dark fruit. With incredible concentration, an expertly handled tannic frame and classy, vanilla-like, integrated oak, this Awatea, the sibling of Te Mata's flagship Coleraine, is actually better than some previous vintages of Coleraine.” – Antonio Galloni’s Vinous
An abundance of bright raspberry, redcurrant, cherry, cassis and blackberry is layered over a foundation of espresso, chocolate, cedar, paprika, wooden pencils and dried herbs. It’s a glorious Bordeaux-style Kiwi that would be a fine choice for the Sunday roast or slow-cooked herby stews.
Nestled in the heart of Hawke’s Bay, Te Mata is one of the few New Zealand’s wineries that can claim to have been established in the 19th Century. The Estate vineyards were first planted in 1892 on free-draining, north-facing slopes – the distinctive shape of the hills and unique soil composition make these sites a perfect location for grape growing. Having been in continuous operation since 1895, this independent, family-owned winery is New Zealand’s oldest and one of the most highly regarded and internationally recognised.
SKU No.: 3727108
Style No.: 883735
Region: Hawke's Bay
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot,Cabernet Franc
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 13.5%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
Long regarded as one of New Zealand’s finest reds, Awatea 2019 will only heighten this wine’s stellar reputation judging by the following reviews:
96 points, “Very youthful and concentrated with dark berries and clove vanilla oak, smoky and forward, varietal and urgent. Great wine - young and needs time, but has power and muscle I have not really noticed before. Spicy plums and dark berries, blackberry and black currant. Firm tannins and acidity, youthful, focused, high energy and very exciting.” – Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier
96 points, “Instantly satisfying and inviting on the nose, showing blackcurrant, dried herb, floral and spicy oak characters, leading to a delectably expressed palate that’s filled with dark and red fruit flavours with a discreet oak infusion. Offering excellent structure and immense drinkability at the same time, it’s hugely charming and enticing.” – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
94 points, “Perhaps it’s because I have an English palate that I love the 2019 Awatea. While the fruit is sweet, ripe and seductive, it offers herbal and violet lift thanks to the generous use of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It’s dark and serious in its aromatic detail, scents of black olive, liquorice and dried herbs meeting the dark fruit. With incredible concentration, an expertly handled tannic frame and classy, vanilla-like, integrated oak, this Awatea, the sibling of Te Mata's flagship Coleraine, is actually better than some previous vintages of Coleraine.” – Antonio Galloni’s Vinous
An abundance of bright raspberry, redcurrant, cherry, cassis and blackberry is layered over a foundation of espresso, chocolate, cedar, paprika, wooden pencils and dried herbs. It’s a glorious Bordeaux-style Kiwi that would be a fine choice for the Sunday roast or slow-cooked herby stews.
Nestled in the heart of Hawke’s Bay, Te Mata is one of the few New Zealand’s wineries that can claim to have been established in the 19th Century. The Estate vineyards were first planted in 1892 on free-draining, north-facing slopes – the distinctive shape of the hills and unique soil composition make these sites a perfect location for grape growing. Having been in continuous operation since 1895, this independent, family-owned winery is New Zealand’s oldest and one of the most highly regarded and internationally recognised.
SKU No.: 3727108
Style No.: 883735