Heritage
Produced by New Zealand’s renowned Te Mata Estate, Alma Pinot Noir 2021 is a finely crafted expression of Hawke’s Bay terroir and the estate’s dedication to elegance and precision. Named in honor of the founder’s great-grandmother, Alma, this wine represents the pinnacle of Te Mata’s Pinot Noir production.
The grapes are hand-harvested from select hillside vineyards, where cool coastal breezes and ancient soils combine to create the ideal balance of ripeness and freshness. Fermentation takes place in small open-top vats with hand-plunging for gentle extraction, followed by aging in fine French oak barrels to enhance depth and structure.
The result is a wine that embodies both grace and intensity — layered, complex, and beautifully balanced — reflecting Te Mata’s philosophy of crafting wines that speak authentically of their origin and heritage.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Tasting Notes
Te Mata Alma Pinot Noir 2021 reveals a finely layered expression of Hawke’s Bay elegance. The nose opens with fragrant red berries, wild strawberries, and cherry compote, intertwined with subtle notes of rose petals and warm earth. On the palate, it’s silky and poised — supple tannins frame flavors of ripe plum, raspberry, and a touch of clove, while gentle oak adds texture and complexity. The finish is long, graceful, and delicately spiced, showcasing both purity and precision.
Food Pairings
Ideal with refined yet comforting dishes. Pairs beautifully with duck breast, herb-crusted lamb, or roasted game birds. Complements mushroom risotto, truffle-infused pasta, or beetroot and goat cheese salad. For a softer touch, serve with aged Brie or mild blue cheese to highlight its velvety structure and subtle fruit depth.
Craftsmanship
Te Mata Estate, founded in 1896 and nestled in New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay region, is one of the country’s most respected and long-standing family-owned wineries. Driven by a philosophy of quality over quantity, the estate blends tradition with innovation—carefully tending its vineyards, experimenting with clones, and embracing sustainable measures. Over many generations, the Perrin family (through marriage into the family) has preserved Te Mata’s identity as a place-bound winery where every wine, from table wine to pinnacle labels, tells the story of its terroir.
The Alma range represents Te Mata’s premium expression of Pinot Noir, crafted from select vineyard blocks that reflect the gentle slopes, diverse soils, and coastal influence of Hawke’s Bay. The name “Alma” honors the founder’s great-grandmother, a guiding spirit in the estate’s heritage. With each vintage, the winemaking team seeks to balance purity of fruit, structure, and finesse — capturing both power and elegance — so that the wine speaks of place, time, and human touch in equal measure.
