Te Mata Estate Wine ESTATE VINEYARDS GAMAY NOIR Varieties 100% Gamay Noir Vintage 2015 Appellation Hawke’s Bay Analysis pH: 3.63 Total acidity as tartaric: 5.0g/l Alcohol: 13% Residual sugar: Dry Vintage 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 Conditions France’s Beaujolais region. Estate Vineyards Gamay Noir ’14 is a single vineyard wine from Te Mata Estate’s Woodthorpe Terraces vineyard, harvested on 30th March 2015. The unique ‘maceration carbonique’ fermentation, which enhances the vinification fruit and floral aromas of the wine, was used for 50% of the grapes. The other 50% received a traditional, warm, red wine fermentation. The resulting wines completed their malolactic fermentation and were matured for seven weeks in seasoned French oak barrels, before blending and bottling. A vibrant crimson with a bright purple edge, Estate Vineyards Gamay Tasting Note Noir ’15 has a beguiling fragrance of rose petals and crushed ripe raspberries, with a floral citrus blossom twist. The palate is refreshing, soft and rich, with an immediate delicacy. Plum, black cherry and notes of cocoa and French vanilla add to the wine’s charm and luxurious, velvet feel. All the fruits and flowers of a great New Zealand summer! A jewel. Its vibrant fruit provides immediate appeal and flavour to match spicy Food Pairing cuisine. Delicious served lightly chilled. Te Mata Estate Wine ESTATE VINEYARDS GAMAY NOIR Reviews 88 Points, “A floral gamay with high-toned scents of strawberry leaf and clean red fruit, this is light and aromatic. For a picnic with charcuterie.” Wine & Spirits Magazine, June 2016 88 Points, “Light, charming and friendly, this Beaujolais-like red shows wonderful perfumed aromas of raspberry, strawberry and floral on the nose, followed by a juicy palate that is bright and refreshing. The wine does offer lovely mid palate weight and texture, making it a versatile food partner. At its best: now to 2018.” Wine Orbit, January 2016.