2023 Te Mata Coleraine Cabernet Blend
Coleraine named #1 in the Best New Zealand Wines of 2024
“Every bit New Zealand’s ‘first growth’, with a reputation for unwavering consistency. Just glory.” Andrew Graham, Australian Wine Review
“The legendary Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend of New Zealand. New Zealand’s Sassicaia.”
James Suckling
“Coleraine from Te Mata is New Zealand’s greatest Cabernet blend … every 1% pays off, and that is the defining difference between a good estate and a great one.”
Erin Larkin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
98 points - Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate
This cuvée is a selection of the best from each vintage. In 2023, the strongest performer was the Cabernet Sauvignon. The elevation in all aspects of this wine from the already tremendously impressive Awatea is significant. With raspberry, iodine, crushed shells, nori, pressed flowers, new lead pencil, tobacco, bramble and cassis, it is magnificent. I love this wine.
98 points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Stunning bouquet ... engaging and captivating. The palate exhibits immense concentration and presence, superbly enhanced by silky texture and layers of chalky tannins. The acidity is perfectly pitched and provides freshness to this long-living wine. A wine of meticulous precision and undeniable sophistication.
95 points - Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
I’ve tasted every vintage of Coleraine ever made. The acid line in this wine puts me in mind of the 2021. Blackcurrant, essence of Cabernet thing here, dried herbs (thyme) and nori, tobacco, pencil, liquorice/aniseed … with a very long finish. Wonderful perfume. I’m spending a lot of time thinking about this wine, about where it will go, and where it sits in the pantheon of Te Mata Coleraine, and the upshot is, ‘up’.
Te Mata:
In the realm of Te Mata, Coleraine is the crowning jewel – a cabernet sauvignon that embodies the essence of the variety’s title: The King of Grapes.
At its core lies the indomitable characteristics of cabernet –the grape upon which Coleraine’s reign has always been built.Te Mata’s cabernet collection, sourced from seven noble selections across 24 vineyard parcels, is majestic in theColeraine ’23 blend, commanding a regal 80% of the composition.
Joined by 15% merlot and a touch of 5% cabernet franc, this royal assembly reflects the multitude of soil types and vineyard sites that define oursub-regions. Coleraine is New Zealand’s greatest red wine – a true returning king in every sense.
Coleraine named #1 in the Best New Zealand Wines of 2024
“Every bit New Zealand’s ‘first growth’, with a reputation for unwavering consistency. Just glory.” Andrew Graham, Australian Wine Review
“The legendary Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend of New Zealand. New Zealand’s Sassicaia.”
James Suckling
“Coleraine from Te Mata is New Zealand’s greatest Cabernet blend … every 1% pays off, and that is the defining difference between a good estate and a great one.”
Erin Larkin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
98 points - Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate
This cuvée is a selection of the best from each vintage. In 2023, the strongest performer was the Cabernet Sauvignon. The elevation in all aspects of this wine from the already tremendously impressive Awatea is significant. With raspberry, iodine, crushed shells, nori, pressed flowers, new lead pencil, tobacco, bramble and cassis, it is magnificent. I love this wine.
98 points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Stunning bouquet ... engaging and captivating. The palate exhibits immense concentration and presence, superbly enhanced by silky texture and layers of chalky tannins. The acidity is perfectly pitched and provides freshness to this long-living wine. A wine of meticulous precision and undeniable sophistication.
95 points - Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
I’ve tasted every vintage of Coleraine ever made. The acid line in this wine puts me in mind of the 2021. Blackcurrant, essence of Cabernet thing here, dried herbs (thyme) and nori, tobacco, pencil, liquorice/aniseed … with a very long finish. Wonderful perfume. I’m spending a lot of time thinking about this wine, about where it will go, and where it sits in the pantheon of Te Mata Coleraine, and the upshot is, ‘up’.
Te Mata:
In the realm of Te Mata, Coleraine is the crowning jewel – a cabernet sauvignon that embodies the essence of the variety’s title: The King of Grapes.
At its core lies the indomitable characteristics of cabernet –the grape upon which Coleraine’s reign has always been built.Te Mata’s cabernet collection, sourced from seven noble selections across 24 vineyard parcels, is majestic in theColeraine ’23 blend, commanding a regal 80% of the composition.
Joined by 15% merlot and a touch of 5% cabernet franc, this royal assembly reflects the multitude of soil types and vineyard sites that define oursub-regions. Coleraine is New Zealand’s greatest red wine – a true returning king in every sense.
Coleraine named #1 in the Best New Zealand Wines of 2024
“Every bit New Zealand’s ‘first growth’, with a reputation for unwavering consistency. Just glory.” Andrew Graham, Australian Wine Review
“The legendary Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend of New Zealand. New Zealand’s Sassicaia.”
James Suckling
“Coleraine from Te Mata is New Zealand’s greatest Cabernet blend … every 1% pays off, and that is the defining difference between a good estate and a great one.”
Erin Larkin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
98 points - Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate
This cuvée is a selection of the best from each vintage. In 2023, the strongest performer was the Cabernet Sauvignon. The elevation in all aspects of this wine from the already tremendously impressive Awatea is significant. With raspberry, iodine, crushed shells, nori, pressed flowers, new lead pencil, tobacco, bramble and cassis, it is magnificent. I love this wine.
98 points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Stunning bouquet ... engaging and captivating. The palate exhibits immense concentration and presence, superbly enhanced by silky texture and layers of chalky tannins. The acidity is perfectly pitched and provides freshness to this long-living wine. A wine of meticulous precision and undeniable sophistication.
95 points - Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
I’ve tasted every vintage of Coleraine ever made. The acid line in this wine puts me in mind of the 2021. Blackcurrant, essence of Cabernet thing here, dried herbs (thyme) and nori, tobacco, pencil, liquorice/aniseed … with a very long finish. Wonderful perfume. I’m spending a lot of time thinking about this wine, about where it will go, and where it sits in the pantheon of Te Mata Coleraine, and the upshot is, ‘up’.
Te Mata:
In the realm of Te Mata, Coleraine is the crowning jewel – a cabernet sauvignon that embodies the essence of the variety’s title: The King of Grapes.
At its core lies the indomitable characteristics of cabernet –the grape upon which Coleraine’s reign has always been built.Te Mata’s cabernet collection, sourced from seven noble selections across 24 vineyard parcels, is majestic in theColeraine ’23 blend, commanding a regal 80% of the composition.
Joined by 15% merlot and a touch of 5% cabernet franc, this royal assembly reflects the multitude of soil types and vineyard sites that define oursub-regions. Coleraine is New Zealand’s greatest red wine – a true returning king in every sense.
DETAILS
PRODUCER - Te Mata
VINTAGE - 2023
VARIETAL - Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc
COUNTRY - New Zealand
REGION - Hawke's Bay
BOTTLE SIZE - 750ml
