Gamay Noir '16 ★★★★ - 'This is classical Gamay and carbonic maceration, light and tutti-fruity, and delicous for it.' 17.5+/20

Gamay Noir '16 ★★★★1/2 - 'Aromas of raspberry coulis, red cherry, stone fruit and floral lead to a bright and lively palate that is juicy and smooth...Fabulously attractive.' 90 Points

Estate Gamay Noir '16 ★★★★★ - '...Exactly what I'd hope for in a gamay...' 89/100

'With some of the country’s finest wines on its books there’s little doubt that Hawke’s Bay can produce outstanding-quality reds and whites. You’ll now find Hawke’s Bay wines in Michelin restaurants from Paris to Monaco.'

'My benchmark. Te Mata Estate is the standard by which every other wine producer could be judged. The full range of styles has always been impeccable.'

Estate Vineyards Gamay Noir '17- 'A ripe, robust number for summer parties or even the Christmas turkey.' 90 points

Estate Vineyards Gamay Noir '17 - ' A bright strawberry-infused gamay with plenty of attractive fresh fruit fragrance, it has a lightness and crunchy, open weave appeal. All fun, no fuss.' 90 points

'If there was Kiwi wine aristocracy, Te Mata would be it. Nestled in the foothills of the Te Mata heritage zone, they make some of the best wines in the country. Independent, family-owned, exclusively Hawke's Bay, and committed to making premium wine on site.'

Gamay Noir '15 – 'The ideal wine for the kiwi summer. Bursting with crushed red-berries and vibrant fruit. Perfect for the warmer months with fresh, immediate appeal and notes of plum and cherry. Delicious served slightly chilled.'

'Gamay Noir '15 - Lovers of a lighter reds will find this a delight.'

Gamay Noir '15 - 'Plenty of characteristic floral character, but it’s far denser than much beaujolais - though like that, it’s lovely served cool.'

Gamay Noir '15 - 'This one is a dream... Soft and juicy with strawberry-like fruit and a refreshing twist of cherry kernel and damson skin.'

Gamay Noir '15 - 'Gorgeously juicy red that’s so good it makes you wonder why more Kiwi wine makers don’t plant it.'

Gamay Noir '15 - 'Intensely juicy red wine, redolent of summer puddings, but with a savoury graphite edge, too. Enjoy it slightly chilled. When it's this good you wonder why there isn't more!'

Gamay Noir '15 - 'They're doing this wine right, and pretty much at the right price. Not sure why we don't see more Gamay planted. Cherry and raspberry, spicy and floral, white pepper and some smokiness. Light to medium bodied, juicy raspberry, spicy, crunchy and great to drink, with a light dusting of raspy tannin, and sweet fruited and peppery finish. So nice to drink. Spot on.' 91 points

Gamay Noir '15 - 'Succulent, ripe blackberry-fruit laden easy drinkability, with a lovely structure and elegance.'

Estate Gamay Noir '15 - '...Bright, crunchy acidity with gentle spice hum. Friends who hadn't come across Gamay previously nearly stole the lot...' Very Good+

Gamay Noir '15 - 'A rare and incredible Gamay from one of the founding father estates of the region.'

'This hits the right spot. Bright, lively and refreshing, filled with raspberry, cranberry and floral notes on the nose, followed by a juicy palate that is light and vibrant. Approachable, delightful and very tasty. At its best: now to 2016.' 88 points ★★★★

'Bright, moderately deep, purple-hued red colour, youthful in appearance. The nose is fresh with tight and intensely concentrated aromatic fruit aromas of red and black cherry fruit lifted by whole berry fermentation confectionary and red floral notes. The mouthfeel is rounded and smooth and flows with slipperiness. This is supple and juicy, with refreshing acidity that carries the wine to a esters lifted finish.' ★★★★

'Estate Vineyards Gamay Noir ’14 - red fruit flavours but juicy, with mild-mannered tannins and refreshing zest of acidity. Dangerously drinkable.'

Awatea '14 - '2013 was an outstanding vintage for New Zealand's answer to the Médoc and northern Rhône rolled into one: Hawke's Bay ... 2014 is thought of as potentially even better than the outstanding 2013.'

Gamay Noir '13- 'This gorgeously sleek, light and vibrant red is as sumptuous as a black cherry in a velvet ball gown.'

Gamay Noir '13- 'As youthful and fragrant as it should be. Raspberries and red cherries with lifted floral, beautifully supported by a juicy palate. It’s soft and smooth, and refreshing to the finish.'

Gamay Noir '13- 'Moderately deep purple-red colour. Bright flavours of aromatic red fruits and florals are lifted by confectionary notes. The fruit depth and concentration is excellent ... the exuberant and sweet juiciness is beginning to give way to a dry line on the finish.' 18/20 ★★★★

Gamay Noir '13- 'Fruit from the ‘Woodthorpe Terraces’ vineyard, 66% undergoing carbonic maceration and 34% traditionally fermented, to 12.5%, the wine aged 3 months in seasoned French oak barrels. Moderately deep ruby-red colour with some purple hues. This has a very fresh, bright and lifted nose of raspberry fruit with lifted confectionary carbonic maceration aromatics. Florals and bubblegum esters are underlined by a cool steeliness. Dry and medium-light bodied, fresh, juicy raspberry jam, florals and lollyish flavours are lifted by esters on palate. A cool, herbal note is present, and the acidity is a feature of the mouthfeel, resulting in a soft liveliness. This has depth and a core, the extraction modest, but contributing to the vinous presence, which leads to a moderately long finish with raspberries and herbal notes. This is a soft, but fresh-fruited light red in a gentle Beaujolais style.'

Gamay Noir '13- 'Smells like cru beaujolais; tastes like cru beaujolais. You could have fooled me. This wine has a vivid light purple hue and a cherry aroma. Palate-wise, it’s delicious and very, very drinkable. Highly Recommended.'

Gamay Noir '13- 'Light, soft and refreshing wines that are perfect reds for the warmer months. Te Mata is one of the very few producers of this variety in New Zealand, and this new release is another deliciously drinkable example with its bright and juicy red berry and boysenberry fruit that can be enjoyed lightly chilled.'

Gamay Noir '13- 'Gamay is like the gorgeous little sister to pinot noir and always vastly underrated. This is a velvet-soft fruit bomb, bursting with black and red berry flavours. This is great drinking any time, and a treat lightly chilled on a hot day.'

Gamay Noir '13- 'Soft, sweet and mouth wateringly gorgeous. Plenty of upfront fruit on the nose and a great burst of raspberry on the palate.'

Gamay Noir '13- "The only New Zealand example of this wine, made from a superior example of the grape that produces Beaujolais. A succulent and vibrant mouthful of cherries and berries that should satisfy even the most discerning palate."

Gamay Noir '12- 'A bright, light red colour and fresh, strong red berry and spice aromas and flavours. Showing a touch of savoury complexity, it’s a ripe, generous wine, delicious from the start.' ★★★★

'Te Mata Estate - Four stars out of four. Grand and prestigious. Especially good within it’s price range.'

'I can’t think of anybody else in New Zealand who produces a serious Beaujolais- style wine with any consistency except for Te Mata Estate.' 17+/20

'The only problem with this wine is that’s so drinkable, its downright dangerous! It has wonderful macerated ‘fruits of the forest’ aromas, very fresh and varietal, which carry through to the vibrant, fruity palate balanced by a soft dry finish.' Recommended