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95 Points
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96 Points
With 96/100 from James Suckling, Te Motu Kokoro 2020 is a beautifully crafted red, offering a rich blend of blackcurrant, chocolate, and violet flavors.
This Merlot-dominant blend reveals layers of fruit, spice, and subtle tobacco, framed by fine tannins and a lingering finish that extends for minutes.
While already gorgeous, Kokoro 2020 has the pedigree to improve over time, offering both immediate pleasure and long-term aging potential.
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Description
Te Motu Kokoro 2020 is a wine that embodies elegance, refinement, and a deep connection to the land. Named in honor of Terry Dunleavy, the patriarch of Te Motu's founding family, "Kokoro" means both "the patriarch" in Maori and "the heart of things" in Japanese, reflecting the heart and soul poured into this wine. A Merlot-dominant blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Syrah, Kokoro is crafted from hand-harvested grapes from low-yielding vines, ensuring concentration and balance.
This wine showcases vibrant fruit aromas of blackcurrant, chocolate, and violet, with just a hint of sandalwood. The palate is both full-bodied and refined, with fine tannins and a dash of spice and tobacco, providing structure and depth. Te Motu Kokoro 2020 is made to be enjoyed in its youth, yet its structure and complexity give it the potential to evolve beautifully over the years, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Blackcurrant, Chocolate, Violet
Palate:Blackberry, Spice, Tobacco
Food Pairings:
Game
Red Meat
Description
Te Motu Kokoro 2020 is a wine that embodies elegance, refinement, and a deep connection to the land. Named in honor of Terry Dunleavy, the patriarch of Te Motu's founding family, "Kokoro" means both "the patriarch" in Maori and "the heart of things" in Japanese, reflecting the heart and soul poured into this wine. A Merlot-dominant blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Syrah, Kokoro is crafted from hand-harvested grapes from low-yielding vines, ensuring concentration and balance.
This wine showcases vibrant fruit aromas of blackcurrant, chocolate, and violet, with just a hint of sandalwood. The palate is both full-bodied and refined, with fine tannins and a dash of spice and tobacco, providing structure and depth. Te Motu Kokoro 2020 is made to be enjoyed in its youth, yet its structure and complexity give it the potential to evolve beautifully over the years, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Blackcurrant, Chocolate, Violet
Palate:
Blackberry, Spice, Tobacco
Food Pairings:
Game
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Blackcurrant, Chocolate, Violet
Blackberry, Spice, Tobacco
Game
Red Meat