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Te Mata New Release 2015
Glengarry Victoria Park, Auckland
Tasted March 14, 2015 by evanqian with 354 views
Flight 1 (6 notes)
White
2014 Te Mata Estate Viognier Zara
88 points
pale gold, clear. very fresh and fruity, with many floral notes and subtle spicy. moderate style, somewhat diluted in mouth, but has restrained strength in the core. a very nice HB Viognier, pure and elegant.
RC 18.0. Alc 14%, TA 4.3 gL, pH 3.9
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 11/15; Palate: 17/20; overall: 3+2/10
TOTAL: 88/100
RC 18.0. Alc 14%, TA 4.3 gL, pH 3.9
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 11/15; Palate: 17/20; overall: 3+2/10
TOTAL: 88/100
White
2013 Te Mata Estate Sauvignon Blanc Cape Crest
93 points
nearly colourless, with pale straw hue, bright and clear. tropical fruits, lime and lemon, some tomato leaves, subtle mineral and figs. bright acidity, balanced by mild toast and smoke flavours, medium+ bodied, well integrated, long finish. not typical NZ grassy SB, very lush style, enjoyable now plus good potential. classic!
Alc 14.0%, TA 7.2 gL, pH 3.1. 85% sauvignon blanc, 9% semillon, 6% sauvignon gris. RC 19.5-
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 19/20; overall: 4+3/10
TOTAL: 93/100
Alc 14.0%, TA 7.2 gL, pH 3.1. 85% sauvignon blanc, 9% semillon, 6% sauvignon gris. RC 19.5-
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 19/20; overall: 4+3/10
TOTAL: 93/100
White
2013 Te Mata Estate Chardonnay Elston
90 points
lemon yellow, bright. nice toasty nose, nutty and creamy, fresh fruity notes: yellow peach and some citrus, some mineral and salty flavours, medium+ bodied, medium and solid acidity, good weight and density. fresh and straight style, all balanced within a moderate structure, but not complex as expected, and less concentration than 2012. could improve by aging.
Alc 14%, TA 6.6 gL, pH 3.2. RC 19.0-
Ap: 4/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 16/20; overall: 5+3/10
TOTAL: 90+/100
Alc 14%, TA 6.6 gL, pH 3.2. RC 19.0-
Ap: 4/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 16/20; overall: 5+3/10
TOTAL: 90+/100
Red
2013 Te Mata Estate Syrah Bullnose
91 points
deep garnet/purple. ripe dark plums and blackberries, fruity with mild spices, quite sweet palate, heavy and fine grained tannins, medium bodied, medium finish with toasty oak. delicious Syrah, very enjoyable now but can't see too much potential.
Alc 13.0%, TA 5.8 gL, pH 3.56. RC 19.5
Ap: 4/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 17/20; overall: 5+3/10
TOTAL: 91/100
Alc 13.0%, TA 5.8 gL, pH 3.56. RC 19.5
Ap: 4/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 17/20; overall: 5+3/10
TOTAL: 91/100
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Red
2013 Te Mata Estate Cabernets / Merlot Awatea
92 points
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verot.
medium+ depth garnet, even and clear. moderate dark fruits nose, with intense cedar, some vanilla and mint. rich and multi-layers in mouth, ripe and sweet dark fruits, supple and velvety tannins, restrained but solid acidity, very smooth in throat. medium structure with well polished texture. medium dry finish with subtle herbal and oak spices. all balanced and nearly integrated, elegant style, though still young, it's enjoyable now and good potential for sure (8 yr+). better than 2012!
Alc 13.5%, TA 6.2 gL, pH 3.55. RC 19.0
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 17/20; overall: 4+4/10
TOTAL: 92+/100
medium+ depth garnet, even and clear. moderate dark fruits nose, with intense cedar, some vanilla and mint. rich and multi-layers in mouth, ripe and sweet dark fruits, supple and velvety tannins, restrained but solid acidity, very smooth in throat. medium structure with well polished texture. medium dry finish with subtle herbal and oak spices. all balanced and nearly integrated, elegant style, though still young, it's enjoyable now and good potential for sure (8 yr+). better than 2012!
Alc 13.5%, TA 6.2 gL, pH 3.55. RC 19.0
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 17/20; overall: 4+4/10
TOTAL: 92+/100
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2013 Te Mata Estate Coleraine
94 points
56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc.
dark garnet/purple, deeper than Awatea. very young, intense cedar and dark fruits. firm tannins, a little chewy, oak dominating palate, moderate cassis and herbal flavours, restrained strength, solid power in the core. can feel good weight and grand structure. lingering long.
hard to judge at this stage, but surely good for cellar. should re-taste it 5 years later, could be the greatest Coleraine ever, as what the producer believes. I have 2007, 2009 vintages in cellar for my kids. I would no doubt to cellar a case of 2013 if I had a baby of this wonderful vintage :-)
Alc 13.5%, TA 6.2 gL, pH 3.53. RC 19.5, BC 98, SK 100.
Ap: 4/5; Ar: 13/15; Palate: 17/20; overall: 5+5/10
TOTAL: 94+/100
dark garnet/purple, deeper than Awatea. very young, intense cedar and dark fruits. firm tannins, a little chewy, oak dominating palate, moderate cassis and herbal flavours, restrained strength, solid power in the core. can feel good weight and grand structure. lingering long.
hard to judge at this stage, but surely good for cellar. should re-taste it 5 years later, could be the greatest Coleraine ever, as what the producer believes. I have 2007, 2009 vintages in cellar for my kids. I would no doubt to cellar a case of 2013 if I had a baby of this wonderful vintage :-)
Alc 13.5%, TA 6.2 gL, pH 3.53. RC 19.5, BC 98, SK 100.
Ap: 4/5; Ar: 13/15; Palate: 17/20; overall: 5+5/10
TOTAL: 94+/100
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