The palate is equally satisfying with excellent weight and intensity
Fine-grained tannin framed a fine structure and a velvety mouthfeel
gamey fruits with bright acidity and mouthcoating tannins
The vineyard soil is wind-blown clay loess over limestone
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Te Mata Estate Awatea Hawke's Bay Cabernet Merlot 2022 Rosé Room The palate is equally satisfying"This is routinely a superb wine, svelte and supple. The smaller sibling to the magnificent Coleraine, the 2022 Awatea Cabernets Merlot is composed of 44% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Cabernet Franc. This is approximately 30% new French oak, the same barrel regime as Coleraine prior to selections. I love smelling Caberneta great one can make you smile. Im smiling right now. Theres raspberry pip, nori, dried herbs (thyme, lavender, etc.),