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Te Mata `Woodthorpe` Merlot Cabernet 2008 (12 x 750mL), Hawke's Bay, NZ.
Liquor Act 2007: It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of, a person under the age of 18 years. Liquor licence LIQP770010049
$19.99
per
Bottle
$239.88
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case
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Overview
Te Mata Estate’s Woodthorpe vineyard is a large single vineyard on elevated river terraces, angled to the sun. This traditional blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc is a complex and rewarding wine showing ripe blackcurrant, plum and chocolate flavours with a supple and sustained palate.
- Region:
- NZ - Hawke's Bay
- State:
- Imported
- Country:
- New Zealand
Expert Reviews
This bargain-priced red is Te Mata’s biggest seller – and deservedly so. The 2008 vintage estate-grown in Hawke’s Bay, is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, matured for 17 months in French oak casks (new and seasoned). Full-coloured, with a fragrant, slightly spicy bouquet, it is fresh and vibrant, with generous blackcurrant and spice flavours, slightly herbal and nutty. It’s finely balanced for early drinking or moderate cellaring.Rating 4 Stars -Michael Cooper, Buyer's Guide to New Zealand Wines 2011
Has an attractive cedar nose with dark berry fruits, savory, gamey with good definition. The palate broadens out to some lush, black cherry, bilberry and allspice notes.Rating 90 -92 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate #191 (OCT/2010)
Lovers of Hawke’s Bay reds shouldn’t miss the fragrant, finely balanced Te Mata Estate Woodthorpe Vineyard Merlot/Cabernets 2008, a blackcurrant, herb
and spice-flavoured wine, ready to roll.Michael Cooper, New Zealand Listener (03/DEC/2010)
Winery Tasting Notes
Grape Varietals
44% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 13% Petit Verdot.
Colour
Te Mata Estate Woodthorpe Merlot/Cabernets ‘08 has a deep, red garnet colour.
Aroma
The wins has warm aromas of spicy cherry, boysenberry and dark plum.
Palate
Dark cherry syrup, cedar and chocolate all feature on the palate, with firm, velvety tannins and a touch of licorice to the long finish.
Food Matching
It is a wonderful accompaniment to savoury red meats dishes and hard white cheeses.
Cellaring Potential
This wine will continue to evolve in bottle for 3-6 years from harvest.
Vintage
2008
Region
NZ - Hawke's Bay
Grape Style
Other Red Blends
Closure Type
Screwcap closure
Alcohol
13.5%
Winery Profile
Te Mata Estate is New Zealand’s oldest winery, dating from the early 1890s. It is a New Zealand family-owned winery – a true estate, specialising in grape growing and winemaking from its nine Hawke’s Bay vineyards. It is acknowledged as one of only five icon wineries in New Zealand.
Under the direction of John Buck, Te Mata Estate has, over nearly thirty years, produced a stunning array of red and white wines including famous labels such as Coleraine, Awatea cabernets/merlots, Bullnose syrah, Elston chardonnay, Cape Crest sauvignon blanc and, launched in 2009, Zara viognier. Te Mata Estate has also developed a unique single vineyard from which it produces its Woodthorpe wines.
Te Mata Estate makes wines from hand-harvested grapes from its own vineyards. These vineyards are all located in Hawkes Bay (within 40 minutes drive of the winery) and under the direct control of Te Mata Estate’s viticultural team.
Total land area: 600 acres (240 hectares). Total planted vineyard area: 300 acres (120 hectares).
