Red Wine Te Mata Bullnose Syrah 2018. Decant before serving, if below 5 years of age. Te Mata Bullnose Syrah is a full-bodied red wine exclusively produced by the Te Mata Estate Wineries located in Hawke’s Bay Appellation in New Zealand. It ranks top 10 among the prestigious Te Mata wines produced. A clear vindication of its quality is the aggregate score of 92 accorded by wine critics. It is undoubtedly one of the best wines from New Zealand. It is easy to see why this Syrah commands such a magnitude of respect on its palatability. Bursting with flavors of cherry, black currant, caramel, and pine nuts coupled with high acidity, this red wine has an exquisite mouthfeel. It exudes notes of blackberry, raspberry, oak, red pepper, lavender, and cocoa finishes that provide a light and airy structure as it cuts across the palate. Its complexity and detail are just ideal for lovers of red wine. The dark-skinned Shiraz grapes from the best vineyards in Hawke’s bay are exclusively used in the wine production process. Just after destemming, the grapes undergo fermentation and maceration at regulated temperatures. They are later crushed and transferred to French Oak vats for the aging process that could take up to 17 months. Finally, it is mixed and purified, ready for bottling. Before it attains 5 years of age, the Te Mata Bullnose Syrah is more delectable when decanted. Ideal for enjoying alongside beef, lamb, poultry, and game meat, including deer and venison.
2018
Red Wine Te Mata Bullnose Syrah 2018
Red Wine Te Mata Coleraine 2018. Cellar for up to 15 years . The Te Mata Coleraine originates from New Zealand’s most multifaceted region of Hawke’s Bay. It is one of the latest products from Te Mata Estate, with a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, and 15% Cabernet Franc. The estate sits on 15 hectares of land containing 5 vineyards. The Buck family have maintained the consistency for a long time since the winery’s establishment with a series of monumental wines under its belt. This red wine has been rated as one of critics’ top five Hawke’s Bay wines This bold solid Coleraine is well structured and balanced with aromas of blackberries, currants, lavender, and oak, as well as traces of warm cinnamon, almond, pine, and fruity sweetness. On the palate, it’s superbly concentrated and elegantly layered, with tremendous fruit strength paired with complexity and detail and a long and intriguing finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes are hand-harvested from the wineries in Hawke’s Bay. Before classical warming, fermentation and lengthy maceration, every batch of grapes undergoes destemming. Right afterwards, the wines are aged in entirely fresh Oak barrels for 17 months. They are capped and stacked on a routine basis all through this time. This bold, full-bodied beauty is a must-have for every wine-enthusiast that is passionate about Bordeaux style wine and those who don’t mind a bit of tannin. It gracefully pairs with pasta, poultry, veal, and beef.
2018
Red Wine Tenuta di Arceno Chianti Classico Riserva 2018. It is recommended to decant it for an hour. Located in Tuscany, among the hills of Chianti Classico, the Tenuta di Arceno is surrounded by about 90 hectares of vineyards at an altitude between 300 and 450 meters. The composition of the soil consists of clay, granite, and basalt. This type of soil is ideal for viticulture as it facilitates drainage and reflects the heat of the sun to the plant, helping the grapes to ripen. Alongside the original vineyards, new plants were added in the 1990s, thus resulting in more than 60 different plots. Most of these are made up of Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. The density in the vineyards is over 5000 plants per hectare with a reduced yield of 6.7 tons. The wine shows a bright and intense ruby red color. The nose alternates seductive tones of wild berries jam, to the deeper ones of undergrowth, with resinous traits and hints of oriental spices. In the mouth, it shows a rich but elegant texture. It is fresh and full, with dense and ripe tannins. The finish is persistent with savory-spicy notes. Excellent with pappardelle with wild boar, Florentine steak, and aged cheeses.
2018