2025 Te Mata Estate Gamay Noir, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand

ABOUT THIS WINE

Made from Gamay Noir, this wine comes from Te Mata Estate's vineyards in Hawke's Bay, where the combination of warm days, cool nights, and free-draining soils allows the variety to develop ripe fruit while retaining its characteristic freshness.

Gamay is relatively unusual in New Zealand, making this a distinctive departure from Hawke's Bay's better-known Bordeaux varieties. The wine emphasizes the grape's naturally bright fruit and floral aromatics rather than weight or oak. Careful harvesting and gentle fermentation preserve its lively character, while restrained élevage allows the fruit and site to remain the focus.

The 2025 vintage is particularly suited to youthful drinking, with vibrant acidity and juicy fruit making it exceptionally versatile at the table. It can be served slightly chilled and pairs beautifully with charcuterie, roast chicken, pork, grilled sausages, mushroom dishes, tuna, or lightly spiced Asian cuisine.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Te Mata Estate is one of New Zealand's oldest and most respected wineries, established in 1896 in Hawke's Bay. The estate is particularly celebrated for its Coleraine Cabernet Sauvignon, Awatea Cabernet/Merlot, and a range of wines that demonstrate the extraordinary potential of Hawke's Bay's gravelly, sun-drenched vineyards.

Te Mata takes a site-focused approach to viticulture, emphasizing careful vineyard management, low yields, and sustainable stewardship. The winery combines traditional techniques with precise modern winemaking, allowing individual grape varieties and vineyard sites to retain their distinctive character.