Tasting Notes 1987
It has a deep crimson colour, cherry and raspberry aromas, supported by integrated new oak and a long, rich finish of firm tannins. The palate is fresh and surprisingly soft, with flavours of red berries and just a touch of softly astringent tannin.
Technical Analysis
pH: 3.5
Total acidity as tartaric: 6g/l
Alcohol: 12.5%
Residual sugar: Dry
Origin
Coleraine derives its name from the Coleraine vineyard, home of John and Wendy Buck of Te Mata Estate. John’s late grandfather came from Coleraine in Northern Ireland and the name has been maintained through the family properties 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.
'Coleraine ’87 - Redcurrant, floral, bit of cigar box and dried herb, almost a Campari sort of thing going on here. Lovely juicy fruit, and plenty of it, fine acidity, pushes through and goes long. Charmer. Looking great!' 94 pointsTe Mata Estate Coleraine Vertical Rockpool Sydney AUGUST 2018 – Gary Walsh, The Wine Front All Reviews
