TASTING NOTES FOR Te Mata Coleraine Cabernet Merlot Hawke’s Bay New Zealand 2024

🍷 Appearance
Deep, brilliant crimson with a vibrant purple core. Dense and luminous, reflecting a wine of power and precision.

👃 Aromas
Highly perfumed and complex, showing cassis, blackberry and dark cherry.
Lifted notes of fresh roses and violets are layered with cedar, dark chocolate, black olive and subtle savoury coastal nuances, adding depth and sophistication.

👅 Palate
Rich, concentrated and beautifully structured, delivering blackcurrant, plum and dark berry fruits.
Layers of graphite, spice, tobacco and fine oak weave seamlessly through the palate, supported by exceptional balance and precision.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and powerful with finely integrated, velvety tannins.
The finish is long, refined and persistent, with lingering dark fruit, spice and a savoury mineral edge that continues to evolve.

🍇 Overall Style
A flagship Hawke’s Bay Bordeaux-style blend—powerful, complex and age-worthy.
Combines Cabernet structure with Merlot richness, delivering extraordinary depth, finesse and longevity from a standout vintage.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with premium cuts of beef, lamb, venison or slow-braised dishes. Also exceptional with aged cheeses and rich, savoury cuisine.

🥂 BBD Verdict
An iconic New Zealand red that sits at the very top of the tree.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want to showcase a world-class wine—or for cellaring when only the very best will do.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷