• New Zealand’s Oldest Winery?

    Te Mata Estate sits beneath the Te Mata Peak in Hawke’s Bay, a place where New Zealand wine history is unusually tangible. Founded in the 1890s, the estate is often described as the country’s oldest winery – yet that claim is frequently misunderstood.

  • Bob Campbell MW – Bullnose ’20

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

  • Huon Hooke – Coleraine ’20

    ‘Very deep, bold, bright purple/red colour, the aromas similarly impressive for their concentration and vibrancy. A sensational cabernet blend, gorgeously flavoured and perfumed, profound and lingering.’

  • ‘A Reason to Toast 2020!’

    Read how 2020 was reported: ‘The start of a new decade in Hawke’s Bay brings momentous promise this vintage … With a hot and dry season, the entire region basked in optimum sunshine hours this summer…’

  • ‘A National Treasure’ – jancisrobinson.com

    ‘Te Mata Estate’s Coleraine is a New Zealand national treasure. Since its first vintage in 1982, Coleraine has been a benchmark for Cabernet-centric reds made in New Zealand, with a remarkable track record for high quality and age-worthiness. Consistency of quality and style – silky textures, savory-and-sweet fruit balance, and lively acidity – have been
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