2023 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
Awarded #1 Syrah of the Vintage and 94/100 The Real Review, Stephen Wong MW
"Cinnamon oak sweetness with subtle floral notes and dried rosemary are balanced by game, dark spice, and cocoa nibs. The palate is currently very young with the raspberry and blackberry flavours framed by high acidity and light fruit tannins which are supported by sweet oak. The dried herb notes carry through from the nose but melt into the plummy flavours on the finish. Slightly chewy on the back, it needs a bit of time to come together and will develop over the mid-term by virtue of its elegance and acidity 19 May 2025." Drink 2026 - 2035
97/100 Wine Orbit, Sam Kim
"Combining impressive fruit purity with savoury nuances, the wine shows dark cherry, raspberry, violet, cinnamon, white pepper, and toasted nut characters on the nose. The palate offers excellent weight and silky flow, together with plush texture and fine, grainy tannins, making it sturdy and refined at the same time. Sensually seductive and alluring with a prolonged, captivating finish." Drink 2027 - 2043
98/100 Bob Campbell MW (2022 vintage)
"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."
| Variety | Shiraz / Syrah |
|---|---|
| Region | Hawkes Bay |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Maturity | 2025 - 2043 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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