‘’New Zealand’s greatest Cabernet blend’’

Awatea 2022

95/100 points

Also scoring highly was Te Mata Estate’s, Awatea, which Erin described as ‘’A sensational wine … grossly underpriced’’.

‘’This is routinely a superb wine, svelte and supple.  The palate is shaped by ductile, ferruginous tannins, which contribute a bloody purity. It’s a sensational wine, grossly underpriced, and it is an absolute pleasure to drink. Do not delay’’.

Alma 2022

95/100 points

‘’Gorgeous wine … delicious’’

Te Mata’s Alma also scored highly, achieving 95/100points.  Describing the wine Erin Larkin says ‘’This is a gorgeous wine, totally svelte and structural at once, populated by a saturation of red fruits. There are pomegranate pearls, pink peppercorns, poached strawberry and even a hint of sumac. This is delicious’’.

Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc 2022

95/100 points

‘’Gorgeous expression’’

 In contrast to their award-winning reds, Te Mata also scored highly with their white wines, with Cape Crest scoring 95/100points. ‘’In the mouth, this wine is balanced and harmonious already—this is crucial for us to understand how it could be such a composed wine in the future’’ – Erin Larkin.

Elston Chardonnay 2022

92/100 points

Elston Chardonnay was the second of Te Mata’s whites to be recognised in the tasting, scoring 92/100ponts. Describing the wine, Erin Larkin says ‘’There is a lightness of touch here, which is very attractive. There are white flowers, yellow/cream-colored fruit and pretty orchard inflections (both flowers and fruit) through the finish. There’s a really nice flavour draw across the palate and through the finish’’