Te Mata Hawke's Bay Merlot Cabernet

Same-day delivery of Merlot Blend wine gifts and Merlot Blend wine gift baskets across the Wellington region—covering Wellington City, Hutt Valley, Porirua, and the Kapiti Coast. 

Wine tasting notes

"Very dark, deep, black-red colour, youthful in appearance. This has an elegant, well-concentrated nose with integrated dark-red plum, red currant and blackcurrant fruit aromas, the oaking subtle and harmonious. Medium-bodied, the palate exudes balance, integration and elegance with fine, sweetly ripe flavours of blackcurrants and redcurrants and soft red plum elements. The fruit follows a very fine-grained tannin line, and the palate has freshness from the acidity. The wine carries with vibrancy to a long, lingering blackcurranty finish. This is an elegant and balanced Merlot blend, 5-6 years ahead. A blend of 52% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, the fruit from the Bridge Pa Triangle, Havelock Hills and Woodthorpe Terraces, fermented to 13.5% alc., the wine aged 8 months in 10% new French oak barrels." Raymond Chan, March 2017.

"Dark plum, blueberry, toasted almond and clove characters with a touch of dried herb omplexity. Excellent fruit vibrancy combined with delicate oak infusion, wonderfully structured by polished tannins. Beautifully fruited and fragrant." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit.

Deep crimson with a floral lift and charm, Estate Merlot/Cabernets ’15 has a beguiling, aromatic intricacy with a core of sustained, poised, ripe fruit on the palate. Chocolatey merlot, and sumptuous raspberry and blackberry notes from cabernet franc give a supple weight to the wine. The tapenade and dried herb of cabernet deepen the savoury appeal and varietal expression. Artfully crafted, graceful and svelte, Estate Merlot/Cabernets ’15 is a deceptively elegant wine.

This red wine gift can be delivered on its own or make it part of a beautiful wine gift basket or add it to some flowers or chocolates etc. 

All our wines and spirits are beautifully packaged in wine gift bags. 

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