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Te Mata Coleraine Hawkes Bay 2020
Red Wine from New Zealand - Hawkes Bay
Te Mata's 'Coleraine' is considered to be the most highly-regarded and sought-after red wine of New Zealand. This outstanding blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc comes from Te Mata's oldest vineyards and has been recognised for it's outstanding quality by countless critics since it was first produced in 1982. The 2020 vintage was a very special one indeed. It was the driest season on record for Te Mata, resulting in particularly pristine fruit, intense concentration and remarkable depth of flavour. In its youth, this wine shows pure blackcurrant, slate, spices, cedar and truffle. The palate is full with tight-knit layers which will soften and reward those patient enough to wait, with a detailed, radiant and complex palate. The class, pedigree and skill is evident in this outstanding red, which is rich but refined, with a balance and harmony throughout.An outstanding wine, which it is not only a pleasure but an honour to offer en primeur to Wine Society Members. 14% Drink from 2025 to 2040. Six bottle case.
Price:
£70.00
Bottle
(£93.33/litre)
Price:
£420.00
Case of 6
(£93.33/litre)
In Stock
Code: NZ13571
Wine characteristics
- Red Wine
- Full-bodied
- Cabernet Merlot
- 75cl
- Now to 2040
- 14% Alcohol
- bouquet/flavour marked by oak
- Cork, natural
- Vegetarian
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Te Mata Estate Winery
New Zealand’s historic Te Mata Estate is located in the Hawke’s Bay region. Vines were first planted in 1892, Its renaissance began in 1978 when it was taken over by current owner John Buck. Under Buck’s direction, Te Mata quickly earned a reputation for producing some of the country’s best red and white wines, made from Bordeaux varieties and chardonnay. More recent plantings of gamay and viognier have also proved successful in the favourable Hawke’s Bay climate, where they ripen beautifully.
The estate flagship wine is Te Mata Coleraine, in honour of the home of John Buck’s late grandfather in Northern Ireland. The first Coleraine was made in 1982 and created an instant sensation within New Zealand for unsurpassed quality. Originally a single vineyard wine, it is now a blend of the finest cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc from 30 different plots within the Te Mata Estate. It has enough potential to develop in bottle for 15-20 years. Other notable labels are Awatea Cabernet-Merlot, Bullnose Syrah, Elston Chardonnay and Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc. The winemaker since 1994 has been Peter Cowley.