Tasting Notes from 'Te Mata Estate'

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Wine Type	Vintage Name Variety Locale	Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More...
Red	2019 Te Mata Estate Coleraine Hawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Mrbernz's profile Report Issue 5/21/2024 - Mrbernz Likes this wine: 95 points Oh wow. I haven’t been wowed by a while in a while now. The nose is incredible, love fruit and powerful. The palatte I think is even better. Amazing balance of fruit, fine fine tannins, great acidity and length! 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2013 Te Mata Estate Coleraine Hawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View foyfrcs's profile Report Issue 5/15/2024 - foyfrcs Likes this wine: 89 points Revisited 2.5 years on. It hasn’t improved, flattened out a little. Not much primary fruit left. Dried fruit, leather, earth. I’m a little less clear on longevity (9 bottles left), will revisit later this year and review. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
White	2023 Te Mata Estate Chardonnay Hawke's Bay more	Options Post a Comment View Mic Mac's profile Report Issue 5/12/2024 - Mic Mac Likes this wine: NR Hint of struck match. Melon and lime cream on the nose. More citrus and some nectarine on the palate. Possibly lacking a bit in the varietal stakes. More white wine than Chardonnay. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2013 Te Mata Estate Syrah Bullnose Hawke's Bay more	Options Post a Comment View twing's profile Report Issue 5/7/2024 - twing wrote: 91 points Deep dark red in colour. A nicely balanced nose of dark fruits, cedar, black raspberry. The palate is rich, round and full bodied with lovely fine grained tannins. Drinking well. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2021 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot Awatea Hawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View ELEVAGE_PCB's profile Report Issue 4/28/2024 - ELEVAGE_PCB Likes this wine: 91 points 1. Appearance Clarity: Clear Intensity: Deep Color: Dark ruby, almost approaching garnet Core vs. Rim Development: The core is dense and dark, with a slightly lighter rim suggesting some maturity, even in a recent vintage. 2. Nose Condition: Clean Intensity: High Aroma/Bouquet: Fruit: Blackcurrant, black cherry, and hints of plum Flower: Subtle floral hints, perhaps violet Earth: Touches of tobacco and leather Mineral: Not prominently mineral Wood: Cedar, with hints of spice box and a touch of vanilla from oak aging 3. Palate Sweetness: Dry Acidity: Medium to high – providing a backbone that balances the rich fruit flavors Tannin: High – robust and well-structured, characteristic of both Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Flavor Character: Fruit: Rich and ripe dark fruits echo the nose, with blackcurrant and cherry being prominent, accompanied by plum Flower: Floral notes are very subtle, largely overshadowed by the powerful fruit and wood Earth: Earthy and leathery nuances add complexity and depth Mineral: A hint of graphite-like minerality adds texture Wood: Well-integrated oak adds layers of complexity, contributing nuances of dark chocolate and sweet spice Body/Alcohol: Full-bodied, with alcohol content that supports the rich flavor profile without overpowering Length: Long, with a persistent finish that leaves lingering notes of fruit, spice, and a hint of earthy minerality Conclusion Quality with Respect to Price: Te Mata Cabernet/Merlot Awatea is considered a high-quality wine that offers complexity and depth, typical of the premium wines from the Hawke’s Bay region. It offers good value for its price, especially compared to more famous Cabernet/Merlot blends from around the world. Maturity with Respect to Ageing: This wine is approachable now but has the structure and complexity to benefit from further aging. It can be cellared for another 5-10 years to allow the tannins to soften and the flavors to integrate more fully. Food and Wine Pairing: Ideal with robust dishes such as grilled steak, lamb chops, or hearty stews. It can also pair well with rich cheese platters. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2015 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot Awatea Hawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Praxis's profile Report Issue 4/29/2024 - Praxis wrote: 93 points Dark reddish purple in color with a moderate watery rim. The nose is quite opulent and lively with rich brambly fruits with lots of cedar and forest undergrowth notes. The palate is quite rich, round, dry, moreish, with a slight watery feel, on the upper end of medium-bodied with some unresolved grippy tannins, and alcoholic heat peaking through at 14%. The flavors of fresh red and purple fruits dominate but nicely integrated with loads of cedar, vanilla cream, tobacco, wet leaves and bramble overtones which makes this quite an interesting Kiwi red blend that may pass for a high-quality young red from the Medoc or perhaps Moulis en Medoc regions. But then again, I need to remind myself that this no less than a second wine from one of New Zealand’s finest red blends, the Coleraine! A lovely treat upon opening with minimal aeration, yes, literally PNP. Very long finish. Will have to revisit tomorrow to see how this evolves. At the moment, it is very well at age 9. From the tasting tonight, I believe that this still has the stuffing to last for at least the midterm, say another 5 - 8 years with proper cellaring of course. Day 2: very aromatic, much softer and very harmonious but less rich and more watery. It’s absolutely delicious tonight with rich cedar and vanilla notes. The aromatics, savory acids and tannins are well integrated. Day 3: On its way down, still drinkable but no where near the level of what it was last night especially in terms of freshness and aromatics. 90 - 93 Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2014 Te Mata Estate Syrah Bullnose Hawke's Bay more	Options Post a Comment View chatters's profile Report Issue 3/1/2024 - chatters wrote: NR Ivy Sommelier tasting (Mumu, George Street): After the Pax this was superb; all fresh black and blue fruits, peppery underpin with a little charcuterie. Lovely finish to the evening Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2005 Te Mata Estate Coleraine Hawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Mulvk's profile Report Issue 4/24/2024 - Mulvk wrote: 92 points Drinking well. Nice fruit good tertiary characteristics Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2018 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot Awatea Hawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Ben Christiansen's profile Report Issue 4/19/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NR On day two but smell green in kinda pretty way. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2018 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot Awatea Hawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Ben Christiansen's profile Report Issue 4/18/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NR Is that corked or just green. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2022 Te Mata Estate Gamay Noir Hawke's Bay more	Options Post a Comment View Ben Christiansen's profile Report Issue 4/18/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NR Juicy and lively and fresh. Easy does it, but why not buy beaujolais. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2021 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot Awatea Hawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View kostaslonis's profile Report Issue 2/6/2024 - kostaslonis Does not like this wine: NR New Zealand London Annual Trade Tasting (Lindley Hall, Royal Horticultural Halls): Warmth, heavy oak, whole spice and planky, some green stalky notes, palate still planky, warm, lean, stalky, varnish, full body, long finish Why use so much oak???? Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2013 Te Mata Estate Syrah Bullnose Hawke's Bay more	Options Post a Comment View JimLongwood's profile Report Issue 4/13/2024 - JimLongwood wrote: NR Soft dry fruity wine - still drinking well Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2013 Te Mata Estate Coleraine Hawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View barryjkeller@gmail.com's profile Report Issue 4/9/2024 - barryjkeller@gmail.com Likes this wine: NR Took 3 hours to shift a tiny bit, after which it showed lovely balance and fruit. However way too young, so tight. Give at minimum 2028 (15years) Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2005 Te Mata Estate Coleraine Hawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Dr S's profile Report Issue 4/1/2024 - Dr S Likes this wine: 94 points A study in refinement. A disclosure upfront. If there's any wine I 'grew up with’, it’s Coleraine. Dad did the engineering work on the 1890s stables that were converted into the original winery (now a barrel hall within a more modern structure). He also did the owner's house that adorns the Coleraine label. Dad said engineering the ‘phallic’ chimneys was the hardest challenge he faced. The home so-named Coleraine vineyard was the base for the wine, until it became a cuvee of the best fruit in the Bay. All that aside, I am confident this note is as objective as one can strive for. Stunning colour for a near 20 year old. Dark purples/crimsons, a crimson rim with only a tinge of brick. If a bouquet can seem smooth, then the aroma achieves that quality. Immensely perfumed. Black currant, blueberry even, a mellow woodsy/autumnal and cedary streak. Darker olive and graphite things lurk here too. Deep aromas. Likewise, a deep-seated medium palate. Beautifully balanced, depth (did I mention it's deep?) and suppleness, both fine and firm, medium bodied and suave, with just the right touch of grip. Still fresh. Elegant line and length. At its mid-point, at most for mine. We need to wait for it's tertiary years, whenever they might fall, for more complexity to come. For now, a very satisfying 'Claret'. An easy 10-20 years beckon. Coleraine on a cruise. Provided the cork doesn't falter or fail. Why? Why do they persist with the anachronistic voodoo of the cork? 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2022 Te Mata Estate Coleraine Hawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Anthony Matson's profile Report Issue 3/30/2024 - Anthony Matson wrote: 92 points Too early….BUT…. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2013 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot Awatea Hawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View njt_232's profile Report Issue 3/23/2024 - njt_232 wrote: 90 points Drinking perfectly right now I would say. Not sure I would keep it that much longer… Fruit and tannins nicely balanced. Very versatile with food - we had it with baked aubergine and harissa but imagine it would work well with meat too. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
White	2019 Te Mata Estate Chardonnay Elston Hawke's Bay more	Options Post a Comment View Southern Wine Buff's profile Report Issue 3/22/2024 - Southern Wine Buff wrote: 91 points Excellent. Consumed over two nights, and had gained integration on the 2nd night. Very classy Hawkes Bay Chardonnay, with finesse and balance that is hard to find even on more expensive Chardonnay from the region. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2020 Te Mata Estate Syrah Bullnose Hawke's Bay more	Options Post a Comment View Bax62's profile Report Issue 3/17/2024 - Bax62 wrote: 90 points Notes of blackberry and spice. Tannins are rather soft. I agree with the review that called this a feminine version of Syrah. A classy wine, not a fruit bomb. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2014 Te Mata Estate Coleraine Hawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View f95masv's profile Report Issue 3/15/2024 - f95masv Likes this wine: 90 points Cherry, blackberry, leather, green pepper, spices and tobacco. Nice and fresh tannins, with emerging maturity notes. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2014 Te Mata Estate Coleraine Hawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View f95masv's profile Report Issue 3/15/2024 - f95masv Likes this wine: 91 points Cherry, blackberry, leather, green pepper and tobacco. Nice and fresh tannins, with emerging maturity notes. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
White	2020 Te Mata Estate Chardonnay Hawke's Bay more	Options View Hanskim's profile Report Issue 3/8/2024 - Hanskim wrote: NR 별로 Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2020 Te Mata Estate Coleraine Hawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View sdwineguru's profile Report Issue 3/5/2024 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 92 points Hawkes Bay, NZ, 2020 Te Mata Estate Coleraine ($80). Mid garnet, viscous (14.0 alc.); berries, cocoa, light wood, mint nose (57% CabSauv; 36% Merlot; 7% CabFranc). low-mid acids; mid+ tannins; good Bordeaux blend balance; tasty, semi-tight finish; still evolving. 17-17.5/92-93. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2020 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot Awatea Hawke's Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View sdwineguru's profile Report Issue 3/5/2024 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 93 points Hawkes Bay, NZ, 2020 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot Awatea (54% Cab.Sauv.; 34% Merlot; 12% CabFranc - $45). Mid garnet, rim variation, viscous (14.0 alc.); herbaceous, berries, cassis nose; mid acids, mid+ tannins; rounding out; tasting, balanced, long berry finish. 17.5/93. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2013 Te Mata Estate Syrah Bullnose Hawke's Bay more	Options Post a Comment View twing's profile Report Issue 3/9/2024 - twing Likes this wine: 92 points Good vibrant young looking red. Big ripe wild berry, blue berry & raspberry nose with a hint of spearmint, inviting. Great full round palate, not heavy at all, has a nice feel, elegante. Probably at peak. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment

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2019 Te Mata Estate Coleraine

5/21/2024 - Mrbernz Likes this wine: 95 points

2013 Te Mata Estate Coleraine

5/15/2024 - foyfrcs Likes this wine: 89 points

2023 Te Mata Estate Chardonnay

5/12/2024 - Mic Mac Likes this wine: NR

2013 Te Mata Estate Syrah Bullnose

5/7/2024 - twing wrote: 91 points

2021 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot Awatea

4/28/2024 - ELEVAGE_PCB Likes this wine: 91 points

2015 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot Awatea

4/29/2024 - Praxis wrote: 93 points

2014 Te Mata Estate Syrah Bullnose

3/1/2024 - chatters wrote: NR

2005 Te Mata Estate Coleraine

4/24/2024 - Mulvk wrote: 92 points

2018 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot Awatea

4/19/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NR

2018 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot Awatea

4/18/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NR

2022 Te Mata Estate Gamay Noir

4/18/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote: NR

2021 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot Awatea

2/6/2024 - kostaslonis Does not like this wine: NR

2013 Te Mata Estate Syrah Bullnose

4/13/2024 - JimLongwood wrote: NR

2013 Te Mata Estate Coleraine

4/9/2024 - barryjkeller@gmail.com Likes this wine: NR

2005 Te Mata Estate Coleraine

4/1/2024 - Dr S Likes this wine: 94 points

2022 Te Mata Estate Coleraine

3/30/2024 - Anthony Matson wrote: 92 points

2013 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot Awatea

3/23/2024 - njt_232 wrote: 90 points

2019 Te Mata Estate Chardonnay Elston

3/22/2024 - Southern Wine Buff wrote: 91 points

2020 Te Mata Estate Syrah Bullnose

3/17/2024 - Bax62 wrote: 90 points

2014 Te Mata Estate Coleraine

3/15/2024 - f95masv Likes this wine: 90 points

2014 Te Mata Estate Coleraine

3/15/2024 - f95masv Likes this wine: 91 points

2020 Te Mata Estate Chardonnay

3/8/2024 - Hanskim wrote: NR

2020 Te Mata Estate Coleraine

3/5/2024 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 92 points

2020 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot Awatea

3/5/2024 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 93 points

2013 Te Mata Estate Syrah Bullnose

3/9/2024 - twing Likes this wine: 92 points

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