Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $28.24Original NZD 49.95≈ €25.13 · £21.23 | www.temata.co.nz ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 7.2 g/L
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Will continue to evolve in bottle for eight years from harvest.
Region Hawke's Bay
Harvest Dates 26 February–20 March 2024
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Havelock Hills, Dartmoor Valley and Bridge Pa estate vineyards
Fermentation Vessels New and seasoned French oak barrels
Pressing Method Gently Whole-Cluster Pressed
Oak Details 33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested parcels were gently whole-cluster pressed, cold settled and fermented in new and seasoned French oak barrels. Component wines remained on yeast lees and some underwent malolactic fermentation; selected lots matured for a total of 11 months in barrel, 33% new. Residual sugar was reported qualitatively as dry at bottling.
Tasting Notes Pale white-gold; crème brûlée, toasted sourdough, vanilla, grapefruit, ripe yellow nectarine, oyster shell, hazelnut and flint; rich and textured, with energetic acidity, elegant balance and a long finish.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.28
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Will continue to develop in bottle for six to eight years from harvest.
Region Hawke's Bay
Harvest Dates 22 February–15 March 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels New and seasoned French oak barrels
Pressing Method Gently Whole-Cluster Pressed
Oak Details 36% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak36%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested parcels were gently whole-cluster pressed, cold settled and fermented in new and seasoned French oak barrels. Component wines remained on yeast lees and some underwent malolactic fermentation; selected lots matured for a total of 11 months in barrel, 36% new. Residual sugar was reported qualitatively as dry at bottling.
Tasting Notes Radiant gold; grapefruit, white peach, vanilla, roasted nuts, char, flint, lemon brûlée, peach and toasty brioche; fresh and structured, with a long saline finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Hawke's Bay
Harvest Dates 20 February–10 March 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels New and seasoned French oak barrels
Pressing Method Gently Whole-Cluster Pressed
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested parcels were gently whole-cluster pressed, cold settled and fermented in new and seasoned French oak barrels. Component wines remained on yeast lees and some underwent malolactic fermentation; selected lots matured for a total of 11 months in barrel. Residual sugar was reported qualitatively as dry at bottling; no new-oak percentage was specified.
Tasting Notes Brilliant lemon-gold; ripe citrus, fresh brioche, grilled hazelnut, nectarine, grilled lemon and creamy nougat; vibrant acidity, freshness, purity and exceptional length.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Region Hawke's Bay
Grape Clone Mendoza and clone 548
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Matured for 11 months in French oak, 30% new; the cited review identifies Mendoza and clone 548 fruit.
Tasting Notes Almond, cinnamon, nutmeg, green tobacco, gun smoke, nashi pear, nectarine, lemonade, dried pear, friand and dried coconut; fresh, bright and long.
Critics Ratings 94
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.15
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Hawke's Bay
Harvest Dates 28 February–3 March 2020
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels New and seasoned French oak barrels
Pressing Method Gently Whole-Cluster Pressed
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested parcels were gently whole-cluster pressed, cold settled and fermented in new and seasoned French oak barrels. Component wines remained on yeast lees and some underwent malolactic fermentation; selected lots matured for a total of 10 months in barrel. Residual sugar was reported qualitatively as dry at bottling.
Tasting Notes Brilliant lemon-gold; lime blossom, golden nectarine, creamy nougat, meadow flowers, peach, citrus, pineapple and oyster shell; textured and deep, with bright fruit and a long finish.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
349 Te Mata Road, RD 12, Havelock North 4294, New Zealand
Phone
+64 6 877 4399
Email
Owner
Buck and Morris families
Cellarmaster
Phil Brodie