2023 Te Mata Estate Coleraine Hawke’s Bay – Coleraine derives its name from the Coleraine vineyard, home of John and Wendy Buck of Te Mata Estate. John’s late grandfather was born in Coleraine in Northern Ireland and the name has been maintained through the family home to the wine. Originally a single vineyard wine, from 1989 Coleraine has been an assemblage of the finest wines produced from distinct plots within Te Mata Estate’s oldest vineyards on the Havelock Hills.When picked in beautiful condition, Cabernet Sauvignon from Hawke’s Bay is capable of incredible varietal complexity, and even more so when from different rootstocks, clones, site aspects, soils, and mesoclimates. Always a jewel in the crown of Te Mata, these cabernet vineyards are the strength and hallmark of Coleraine. The final blend is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc.A regal brilliant magenta hue, with blackcurrant and brooding complexity on an immensely concentrated palate. Raspberry, white flowers, soy, and espresso, arise on driftwood smoke, creating a fresh, elevated, coastal sensation, in an intense, tannin-rich, sculptured wine that’s captivating and irresistibly endless. This is Coleraine essence – a majestic statement of a place, a time, and a lineage.The succession of vintage variation is what makes Coleraine so collectable. Thought-provoking and captivating, with layers of varietal expression made precise by years of collective experience, Coleraine offers power and weight alongside signature restraint and finesse.Single Price: $200.00 Any Six Bottle Buy: $160.00
