Te Mata Estate Syrah 2024 from Hawke’s Bay is a vibrant, cool‑climate Syrah that pours a brilliant magenta and immediately shows off red and dark fruits with plenty of spice and lift. It’s 100% Syrah and sits medium‑bodied, with that classic Hawke’s Bay balance of brightness and savoury depth.

Aromas roll out in layers – ripe plum, morello cherry and blueberry, with black pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon, plus a floral violet note, French vanilla and a faint espresso twist. The palate is succulent and plump yet refined: blue and black fruits, silky flow, fine grainy tannins and bright acidity, finishing long, spicy and sturdy with hints of black olive, dried herbs and chicory‑like bitterness adding complexity.

For food, Te Mata Estate Syrah 2024 is tailor‑made for grilled lamb, chargrilled sausages, burgers, smoky barbecued meats or rich vegetable bakes where its spice and freshness shine. It’s also an excellent match for peppery steak, roasted root veg and hard cheeses, and will drink well now or cellar comfortably to around 2034.​