Bob Cambell: Te Mata 2021 Syrah, Hawke’s Bay

<p><strong>Why I chose it: </strong></p> <p><span>- Support Hawke’s Bay wine in a difficult period</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>- 2021 is a top vintage</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>- Te Mata is one of the region’s top and most respected wine producers</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>- It tastes great now but should be even better in a few years.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>- Syrah is one of NZ’s best kept wine secrets</span><span> </span></p> <p><strong>What does it taste like? </strong></p> <p><span>- An interesting mix of floral (violet), fruit (dark-fleshed plum, dark cherry) and savoury (dried herbs, dark chocolate and vanilla). Concentrated and complex wine with moderate cellaring prospects.</span><span> </span></p> <p><strong>Why it’s a bargain: </strong></p> <p><span>- Syrah is NZ’s most expensive varietal wine</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>Where can you buy it?</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>- Fine Wine Delivery Co, Auckland $29.99. Just released. New World (Clubcard only) $25.99</span><span> </span></p> <p><strong>Food match? </strong></p> <p><span>- Barbecued lamb chops</span><span> </span></p> <p><strong>Will it keep? </strong></p> <p><span>- Yes, for 6-7 years, maybe longer (with careful storage)</span><span> </span></p> <p><strong>Wine Tip – Aerate big reds </strong></p> <p><span>- Use big glasses or slosh wine into a decanter or jug 30 mins before serving</span><span> </span></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>