The 2023 Te Mata Estate Vineyards Merlot Cabernet is a polished and expressive Hawke’s Bay blend, combining richness with elegance. It shows aromatic layers of red and black plum, wild berries, dried herbs, and cedar. On the palate, it is soft and balanced with ripe raspberry and plum flavors, supported by fine, powdery tannins and a gentle savory complexity. The wine has a smooth, mid-weight structure with a long, satisfying finish that highlights both fruit purity and subtle oak influence.
