Te Mata Estate’s flagship Cabernet Merlot, Coleraine, has once again asserted its dominance at the top of New Zealand’s wine auction market. Long regarded as one of the country’s most collectable wine producers, Te Mata continues to make headlines for its consistent ability to command premium prices on the secondary market. Coleraine and Awatea’s ongoing success reflect not only their pedigree and provenance, but also the enduring confidence collectors place in estate.
In 2025, Coleraine once again topped the auction charts, reinforcing its reputation as one of New Zealand’s most sought-after fine wines. Year after year, the wine’s performance at auction highlights its rare combination of elegance, complexity, and longevity. This sustained demand positions Coleraine not just as a benchmark for quality, but also as a blue-chip wine with proven investment appeal.
This year’s results are particularly notable, with both Coleraine and Te Mata’s Awatea Cabernet Sauvignon securing places among the top five wines sold at auction in New Zealand. Together, they sit firmly in the highest echelon of local wine collections, underscoring the depth and consistency of Te Mata Estate’s red wine portfolio. Such recognition places the estate alongside the most respected producers in the country.
Te Mata Estate’s repeated auction success speaks volumes about the trust and admiration it commands among collectors. Coleraine has set records in the past, and its continued dominance at the auction block confirms its status as a reference point for New Zealand fine wine. The 2023 auction results, published by The Wine Auction Room – the country’s largest trader in secondary wine – once again ranked Te Mata Estate among the top producers, further cementing its premium standing.
Ultimately, Coleraine’s enduring performance highlights Te Mata Estate’s long-term commitment to wines that reward patience and provenance. Crafted to age gracefully and consistently exceeding expectations decades after release, Coleraine stands as a benchmark not only for quality, but for value retention and economic significance within New Zealand’s wine industry. As it continues to stand the test of time, Coleraine remains a defining symbol of what great New Zealand wine can achieve.
