At the table with Merlot, Cabernet 2022
Here we bring out the heavy artillery, the aromatic richness allows for powerful pairings such as game in sauce, beef bourguignon, a rib steak with herbs, lamb chops with spices or a platter of well-ripened pressed cheeses.
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Merlot, Cabernet 2022TE MATA ESTATE
This purely Bordeaux blend aged for 12 months in oak barrels brings surprising notes of wild blackberry , red plum , cherry , vanilla, cedar and coffee. The material on the palate is fresh, rich and fruity with fine and soft tannins which give this astonishing wine considerable aging potential.
Where are we traveling?
Hawke's BayNew Zealand
Hawkes Bay
New Zealand's second largest wine region, sunny Hawke's Bay has been a bountiful source of fine wines since 1851. The warm climate and long growing season also produce highly aromatic wines. Very sunny, with heat levels somewhere between Burgundy and Bordeaux, the maritime influence tempers hot summer days and allows for a long growing season. The surrounding highlands provide protection from wind frost which can be a risk in some inland areas. A well-established wine trail today offers a wide variety of events such as cellar tours and regular food and wine festivals.
The little history of the country
New Zealand
Introduced in 1819, vine growing was greatly developed by Jean-Baptiste Pompallier, a French Marist missionary. Sent to Oceania in 1837, he settled there from January 1838 onwards to develop New Zealand's vineyards. The first quality vineyards were established in the Hawke's Bay region in the 19th and early 20th centuries. After setbacks caused first by phylloxera and then by the First World War, the vineyards began to expand again during the Second World War, when their area doubled.
Today, New Zealand has 10 main wine regions spread across the North and South Islands, the largest of which is Marlborough. Most of New Zealand's wine regions have a maritime climate. The country's long, narrow shape means that vineyards are never more than 120 km from the coast, and most are much closer than that (with the exception of the semi-continental Central Otago region). A spine of mountains running down the centre of the country shields most of the main wine regions from the strong westerly winds off the Tasman Sea known as the "Roaring Forties". Because of these winds, there are few wine regions on New Zealand's west coast.
The quality and reputation of New Zealand wines are well established. Indeed, the country produces some of the best and most renowned Sauvignon Blanc in the world. And it is no coincidence that New Zealand has made Sauvignon Blanc its emblem, just like its sheep, its kiwis and its legendary haka!
All about Merlot, Cabernet 2022
At what temperature should Merlot, Cabernet 2022 be served?
Between 16 and 18 °C. An hour in a decanter helps it open up.
How long can Merlot, Cabernet 2022 be kept?
Ageing potential: 5 to 10 years, until around 2032. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Merlot, Cabernet 2022?
Grapes: 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc. Origin: Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Alcohol: 13.5%.
What to serve with Merlot, Cabernet 2022?
Merlot, Cabernet 2022 pairs well with lamb, beef, hard cheese and game. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.