2018 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot Awatea

Community Tasting Notes (11) Median Score: 88 points

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  4/19/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:

  On day two but smell green in kinda pretty way.

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  4/18/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:

  Is that corked or just green.

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  9/22/2023 - Ben Christiansen wrote:

  For some reason I find the fruit character on this wine deeply engaging, even if it also smells like day two. Spice character. Good acidity. Darn, that is rather fine stuff.

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  7/26/2023 - aarone3333 wrote:

  Deep crimson, showing slight signs of age. Under cork.
  Black cherry, plums, leafy tobacco notes, red berries.
  Savoury palate, would probably pick this as a Yarra Valley cab if blind. Tannins fine, but still quite prominent, as is the acid. I like this, but it won't be for everyone. Medium bodied, really needs food. Wouldn't keep this long term but 5 more years should be fine, corks willing.

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  7/1/2023 - Mic Mac Likes this wine:

  Lovely bordeaux blend. Could do with a few more years, but drinking well now.

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