Te Mata Estate Syrah 2022Vintage 2022 Size 75cl ABV 13% Tasting Note Te Mata is amongst New Zealands oldest wineries, founded in 1896 and enjoying a reputation for producing some of the countrys most iconic wines. This Estate Syrah from Hawkes Bay has a fabulous intensity and depth whilst retaining a grippy structure that steers it clear of any hint of flabbiness Closure Screwcap Organic Organic Vegetarian Vegan Vegetarian Allergens Sulphites

May Eliane de Lencquesaing

the wine is separated from its skins and preserved for one month in clay and ceramic amphorae

but balanced by Riesling's naturally crisp acidity

Their wine style and dedication to local varieties such as Jacquère has not wavered and like their mountains

Owned by siblings Louis and Marie Farbre who were early pioneers of organic viticulture in the Languedoc

silky and pleasant finish

lively nose exudes fruity and floral aromas

who responded to a question with the retort “I’ve never killed anyone

and the quintessential note of sea-spray that the region is known for

rounded pebbles deposited by the river Orbieu and refreshing winds assist in the organic management of the estate

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Awarded 96pts in Tim Atkin MW's Rioja 2022 Special report