Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Coleraine, 2021, Hawke’s Bay, Te Mata Estate

The deep crimson colour of Coleraine ‘21, edged in royal purple, is the first clue to this wine’s exceptional character. Pure Hawke’s Bay cabernet aromatics leap from the glass – wild blackberry, blackcurrant, thyme, and cedar, all interwoven with that signature Coleraine perfume of fresh roses.

The palate precisely balances richness with vibrant energy; modern and varietally expressive, with cassis, raspberry, mocha, spice, and a distinctive minerality that is uniquely 2021. The fruit ripeness is so succulent, it cloaks those profound, chiselled tannins that carry the palate on endlessly. With perfume, power, finesse, and length this is an absolute original. Coleraine ’21 is ‘The One’.

Awards :

98 Points ‘A superstar’, Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate

100 Points ‘undeniably THE GOAT of New Zealand wine’, Sam Kim

98 Points ‘Is it one of the best Coleraines ever?’,  James Suckling

98 Points ‘possibly the best I have yet tasted’, Bob Campbell MW

97+ Points  ‘Incredible wine’, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front

97 Points  ‘A smashing cabernet blend’, Huon Hooke, The Real Review