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97 Points
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94 Points
Scoring 97/100, Te Motu 2020 dazzles with layers of depth, blending dark fruit, tobacco, and spice in perfect harmony.
This Bordeaux blend offers opulent tannins, rich flavors of blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark chocolate, leaving a lasting, luxurious finish
With its firm yet supple structure, Te Motu 2020 is already stunning but will evolve beautifully over the next few years, offering even greater complexity.
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Description
Te Motu 2020 is the flagship wine of Waiheke Island, blending 54% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec to create a sophisticated, full-bodied Bordeaux-style wine. Hand-harvested from low-yielding vines, this wine undergoes extended maturation in premium French oak barrels, followed by a minimum of three years resting in the bottle. The result is a wine with layers of depth, elegant complexity, and smooth, tightly-woven tannins.
On the palate, Te Motu reveals a striking balance of rich fruit flavors—blackberry, blackcurrant, and a touch of dark chocolate—complemented by subtle hints of leather, tobacco, and spice. The wine's opulence is enhanced by lively acidity, which adds freshness and vitality. This exceptional wine will continue to develop in the bottle, making it a perfect choice for collectors and connoisseurs looking for a wine that combines immediate pleasure with long-term aging potential
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Black Fruits, Blue Fruits, Tobacco
Palate:Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Leather
Food Pairings:
Game
Red Meat
Description
Te Motu 2020 is the flagship wine of Waiheke Island, blending 54% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec to create a sophisticated, full-bodied Bordeaux-style wine. Hand-harvested from low-yielding vines, this wine undergoes extended maturation in premium French oak barrels, followed by a minimum of three years resting in the bottle. The result is a wine with layers of depth, elegant complexity, and smooth, tightly-woven tannins.
On the palate, Te Motu reveals a striking balance of rich fruit flavors—blackberry, blackcurrant, and a touch of dark chocolate—complemented by subtle hints of leather, tobacco, and spice. The wine's opulence is enhanced by lively acidity, which adds freshness and vitality. This exceptional wine will continue to develop in the bottle, making it a perfect choice for collectors and connoisseurs looking for a wine that combines immediate pleasure with long-term aging potential
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Black Fruits, Blue Fruits, Tobacco
Palate:
Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Leather
Food Pairings:
Game
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Black Fruits, Blue Fruits, Tobacco
Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Leather
Game
Red Meat