Sourced exclusively from Te Mata Estate’s own vineyards, the Estate Wines represent the best qualities of their variety, vintage and Hawke’s Bay origin.

In 1995, Te Mata Estate introduced to New Zealand a superior selection of Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc, the grape variety of the best wines of France’s Beaujolais region. Estate Gamay Noir 2021 is a single vineyard wine from Te Mata Estate’s Woodthorpe Terraces vineyard, harvested on March 2-3, 2021.

The unique ‘maceration carbonique’ fermentation, which enhances the fruit and floral aromas of the wine, was used for 65% of the grapes. The other 35% received a traditional, warm, red wine fermentation. The resulting wines completed their malolactic fermentation and were matured for nine weeks in seasoned French oak barrels, before blending and bottling.

Candy-apple red and edged in royal purple, Estate Gamay Noir 2021 is bursting with raspberry, Turkish delight, blueberry, wild strawberry and ripe, black cherry. Its super-floral, red-fruit presence is balanced by subtle notes of smoke, licorice, sandalwood and cinnamon. A gorgeous line of bright acidity runs the length of the wine, giving incredible freshness and persistence. A supreme example, Estate Gamay Noir 2021 captivates and refreshes at the same time. Silky, stylish and simply stunning