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Rare Coleraine Vertical Donated to Charity

By Toby

Hawke’s Bay wine auction donated rare set of Te Mata Coleraine

As published in NZ Herald, September 2022:

A “remarkable” 26-bottle set of Te Mata Estate Coleraine vintage wines will go under the hammer at the 30th Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction.

The in-person event is being held on September 17 at Toitoi HB Arts and Events Centre and includes bespoke, one-off wines from some of the most prestigious wineries in Hawke’s Bay, collaborations between winemakers, luxury accommodation and restaurants, and a travel package.

The auction also has a feature art piece, which this year is by John Lancashire.

One of the biggest draws is set to be a 26 vintage vertical of Te Mata Estate Coleraine, which has been generously contributed by sponsors Isaacs Plumbing, Pumping and Electrical.

This Te Mata Coleraine vertical of 26 vintages covers the span of 1994 to 2020 (minus non-producing 2012).

Since the release of the first vintage in 1982, Te Mata Coleraine has established itself as one of New Zealand’s greatest red wines, its annual release always selling out.

In March 2021, a single 750ml bottle of Te Mata Coleraine sold for more than $1000, a new record for any NZ wine at a commercial auction.
Vintage 2022 is Underway

By temata

Starting Monday 21st February, our new harvest is underway.

It’s been an early start and plain-sailing so far. Our thanks, as always, to our amazing picking team.

They’ve been called the ‘Vintage Army’ but they’re even more than that. They know our vineyards and our wines. They’re Te Mata specialists. Right now they’re out in full force!
Bob Campbell MW – Bullnose ’20

By Toby

98 points. Deep, purple-tinted syrah with a wonderfully fine-grained, perfectly-pitched texture. Flavours include cassis, plum, dark berries, anise, black pepper, floral and red rose together with spicy oak. A very impressive wine

Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, January 2022
Huon Hooke – Coleraine ’20

By Toby

Very deep, bold, bright purple/red colour, the aromas similarly impressive for their concentration and vibrancy. The wine is super-concentrated and loaded with drying, savoury tannins that add a smidgin of bitterness that helps cleanse the aftertaste, which is formidably long. A sensational cabernet blend, gorgeously flavoured and perfumed, profound and lingering. It has the intensity and structure to age long-term. The patient will be handsomely rewarded.

Huon Hooke, The Real Review, December 2021
Veraison is Here!

By Toby

Glorious Summer days on our Hawke’s Bay Vineyards. Veraison, leaf plucking and bird netting are keeping our team very busy.
NEW MACHINERY

By Toby

Pictured here is our new Power Harrow and Seeder, this is used to sow cover crops which increases soil and vine health by adding organic matter into our soils. This also increases biodiversity in the vineyard which is extremely important in our red varieties.
Coleraine ’20 gets 98+

By Toby

The first review in, from Australian wine critic Gary Walsh, has already created a stir. Demand will be high for Coleraine ’20 – a medium-sized vintage of extraordinary quality.

98+ Points. Not released as yet. Unbelievably good. Young, but the potential is overwhelmingly potent. Floral, nutty, intense small-berried fruit, cedar, anise and sweet herb. Tight, medium-bodied, so concentrated, but light too, ultra-mineral, fresh, all the gravel and tense cabernet feel, but with perfume unlocked: so flagrant and fragrant. The length is superb. I’m taken aback by the beauty and essence-like nature of this wine. My precious. Easily one of the best wines I’ve tasted in the last decade.

Gary Walsh – The Wine Front
Could it be Three in a Row?

By Toby

Have we had another lucky run? like the 2013 to 2015 trio, our last three harvest have been very fortunate.

2019, 2020 and 2021 are looking incredible. Catch up on our Vintage Reports or try the wine in the glass. Fruit concentration is at a whole new level.

Explore the 2020 Releases
Welcome to the ‘Night of Us’

By Toby

The Hawke’s Bay Foundation had a successful first auction with Te Mata’s bottle painted by Freeman White getting top praise and price.
Margaux, Ella and Adeline

By Toby

We have three new highland cattle! Living in the field outside our staff room and laboratory. They’re keeping everyone company and making themselves at home.