Te Mata - Alma Pinot Noir 2021 (750ml) AvellinoTHE WINERY: Established in 1896, Te Mata Estate remains family owned, producing internationally recognized wines exclusively from its Hawkes Bay vineyards, located on New Zealands North Island. Te Mata Estate is home to New Zealands oldest vineyards and wine cellars with over 125 years of continuous wine production. THE WINE: First planted in 1999, Alma is the finest expression of Te Mata Estates commitment to great New Zealand Pinot Noir. Alma
Green slate dominates the soil here and the interaction with vines that are up to 75 years old gives the wine more structure and complexity
Our San Lucas Vineyard in Monterey County lies on the southwestern edge of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range and is Certified Sustainable
entirely turned to excellence
especially in the area of the French Riviera and the restaurants in Cassis
candied ginger and lime blossom notes that echo for days on the vivid finish
and its warm
Containing a blend of black currant
but there are no green or under ripe tones in this steady vintage
grip and freshness but neither structural element is particularly high
depending exclusively on agricultural production methods that respect the environment and which serve as a good example of environmental preservation
creating ideal conditions for grape maturation
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