Te Mata Coleraine Cabernet Merlot 2024

Te Mata Coleraine Cabernet Merlot 2024Product Description: Power, refinement and exceptional structure define the Te Mata Coleraine Cabernet Merlot 2024, New Zealands most iconic Bordeaux style red blend. First produced in 1982, Coleraine is crafted from Te Mata Estates finest vineyard parcels in Hawkes Bay, with Cabernet Sauvignon forming the backbone of the wine alongside Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The warm days and cooling maritime influence of Hawkes Bay allow the fruit to achieve

Product Description:
Power, refinement and exceptional structure define the Te Mata Coleraine Cabernet Merlot 2024, New Zealand’s most iconic Bordeaux-style red blend. First produced in 1982, Coleraine is crafted from Te Mata Estate’s finest vineyard parcels in Hawke’s Bay, with Cabernet Sauvignon forming the backbone of the wine alongside Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The warm days and cooling maritime influence of Hawke’s Bay allow the fruit to achieve full ripeness while preserving freshness, tannin definition and aromatic complexity. The 2024 vintage delivered excellent concentration and balance, producing a wine of purity, depth and remarkable ageing potential.

In the glass the wine is dark and intensely perfumed, revealing layers of blackcurrant, plum and dark cherry accented by cedar, graphite and dried herbs. The palate is powerful yet composed, combining concentrated black fruit with finely structured tannins and vibrant acidity. Careful maturation in French oak contributes spice and texture while allowing the vineyard character and varietal precision to remain at the forefront. Coleraine is renowned for its balance between richness and elegance, and the 2024 release continues this legacy with remarkable poise and persistence. A savoury mineral thread and long structural finish suggest a wine capable of evolving beautifully for decades. This wine pairs exceptionally well with premium beef, lamb, venison or aged hard cheeses.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Cassis and cedar
Blackcurrant and plum aromas layered with cedar, graphite and dried herbs.

PALATE
– Structured and refined
Concentrated dark fruit flows through fine tannins with balanced acidity and subtle oak spice.

FINISH
– Long and savoury
Persistent and mineral-driven with lingering cassis, cedar and fine tannic grip.

Finer Details:

Style – Red Wine
Varietal – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Country – New Zealand
Region – Hawke’s Bay
Vintage – 2024
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 13.5%