2008 Te Mata Estate Coleraine

Community Tasting Note

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92 Points

Sunday, March 15, 2020 - Outstanding and very classy. Herbal, with a distinct green pepper streak which beautifully complements the fruit. Classic tannic structure, very much in line with Bordeaux, as is the overall weight of the wine. The fruit quality is certainly not that of Bordeaux, being more herbaceous, and just slightly less dense. Very impressive. No hurry on the last bottle at all..

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  • Comment posted by ProfByron:

    12/29/2020 1:35:00 AM - Tonight I’m enjoying Awatea 2008, and it’s just starting to show development. Makes me think Coleraine 2008 has a long future.

  • Comment posted by Marc:

    12/29/2020 1:52:00 PM - Thanks for the comment! I have my final bottle of the Coleraine down to be drunk in 2025, but perhaps I should wait a while longer!

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