2020 Te Mata Bullnose Syrah
Grape
Syrah
Its Origins
Originally a farm with homestead established in 1854 by John Chambers, it was his son Bernard who, on return from travels in France, planted vineyards on its north facing hills - which are still in use. In 1919 the Chambers sold and the Te Mata Vineyards company was established, to continue until 1975 when two associates, John Buck and Michael Morris, ended their 8 year search for a winery location by purchasing on the historic Te Mata estate. By remaining firmly rooted in a kind of modern traditional approach - quality focussed wines made with long-term expertise and from estate-only vineyards - Te Mata Estate have risen and risen as New Zealand’s benchmark for cellaring quality. Depending on variety, both their middle and top end wines are consistently capable not only of balance and appeal on release, but of aging for multiple decades.
What The Critics Say
98/100 Bob Campbell MW
"Deep, purple-tinted syrah with a wonderfully fine-grained, perfectly-pitched texture. Flavours include cassis, plum, dark berries, anise, black pepper, floral and red rose together with spicy oak. A very impressive wine 26 JAN 2022." Drink 2022 - 2035
98/100 Wine Orbit, Sam Kim
"This is brimming with gorgeous aromas of Black Doris plum, violet, warm spice and toasted almond on the nose, leading to a concentrated palate offering rich texture and plush mouthfeel. It’s powerful and imposing while remaining gracious and captivating, beautifully framed by fine grainy tannins, finishing persistent and immensely satisfying. At its best: 2024 to 2040. $74.90. www.temata.co.nz. Feb 2022." Drink 2024 - 2040
5 Stars M.Cooper
"This is a great Bullnose, Dark and highly perfumed, it is full-bodied, with youthful, beautifully ripe blackcurrant, plum and black-pepper flavours, showing impressive freshness and density, and a backbone of supple, fine-grained tannins."
| Variety | Shiraz / Syrah |
|---|---|
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Maturity | 2022 - 2040 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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