{"title":"Te Mata Estate Winery","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHawke’s Bay is a very special place for making wine. Its range of slopes, plains and climatic differences, coupled with low humidity and ample ultra-violet light, give winemakers a comprehensive toolkit to showcase their skills. Soils are young and derived from the gravels, silt and sands left behind as the three main rivers of Hawke’s Bay changed course over thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTe Mata Estate was established here in 1896, specialising in high-quality wines of classical style. Every step in the production of our wines is undertaken by us, from grape growing and pruning through to winemaking and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver the last forty years Te Mata Estate has established an internationally-recognised array of red and white wines including Coleraine, Awatea, Bullnose Syrah, Elston Chardonnay, Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc and, released in 2018 the Alma Pinot NOir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2012, Te Mata Estate launched Estate Vineyards - a collection of five varietally-designated wines; Merlot\/Cabernets, Syrah, Gamay Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The Estate Vineyard wines are produced exclusively from Te Mata Estate’s own vineyards and represent the best qualities of their variety, vintage, and Hawke's Bay origin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, Te Mata Estate is recognized as one of New Zealand’s most prestigious wine producers, making nearly 40,000 cases a year of premium wine and exporting to over 42 countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarch is an exciting time for the New Zealand Wine industry, as we see the release of one of NZ's Wine Icons the Te Mata Coleraine!\u003cbr\u003eKeep an eye out for this release, and some other fantastic drops that we will be highlighting throughout the month!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"te-mata-estate-syrah","title":"Te Mata Estate Syrah 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eTe Mata Estate is one of the pioneers of Syrah in New Zealand and one of Hawke's Bay's longest continually running wineries. This Syrah is made with grapes grown on vineyards at Woodthorpe Terraces and Bridge Pa Triangle, all destemmed for fermentation and given extended maceration on skins before pressing into a combination of new and seasoned French oak for five months maturation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlowing a saturated magenta, Estate Syrah ’20 entices with fresh blueberry, black cherry and ripe, black plum. Hints of prune, coffee, Italian herbs, cinnamon and woodsmoke all underpin the exotic nature of this ultra-modern wine. Intense and focused, Estate Syrah ’20 balances weight, power and drive, with dark fruit perfume and inky depths. Pure satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31516922773546,"sku":"HWC1469","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1176\/8618\/files\/te_20mata_20estate_20syrah.png?v=1777671989"},{"product_id":"te-mata-estate-vineyards-gamay-noir","title":"Te Mata Estate Vineyards Gamay Noir 2024\/25","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bright, deep magenta, Estate Vineyards Gamay Noir ’21 has the immediate lifted aromas of black cherry, wild strawberry and star anise. The palate is soft and pillowy with a racing-stripe of boysenberry ripple through it. There are dark roses, raspberries, and notes of sandalwood and liquorice. Soft red and black summer fruits are balanced here by a thirst-quenching freshness. The Te Mata Estate Vineyards Gamay Noir ’21 overflows with deliciousness and fun. Summer in a glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31516927033386,"sku":"HWC3098","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1176\/8618\/files\/te-mata-estate-vineyards-gamay-noir-31.1513226341.jpg?v=1767669464"},{"product_id":"te-mata-estate-merlot-cabernet","title":"Te Mata Estate Merlot Cabernet 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn intense bright-dark crimson, Estate Cabernet\/Merlot ’20 shows immediate ripe raspberry, wild blackberry and black plum, all set against dark chocolate and velvety tannins. Sumptuous layers of flavour run from rich fruit to sandalwood, French Vanilla, and pipe tobacco. With power, presence and length, Estate Cabernet\/Merlot ’20 delivers great pleasure right through its palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTe Mata's Estate Cabernet\/Merlot is a wonderful accompaniment to hard cheeses and anything that once lived in a field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine will continue to evolve in bottle for three to six years  from harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31516927098922,"sku":"HWC3101","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1176\/8618\/files\/te-mata-estate-vineyards-merlot-cabernet.jpg?v=1772581161"},{"product_id":"te-mata-elston-chardonnay","title":"Te Mata Elston Chardonnay 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eElston Chardonnay is a fine, pale gold with notes of beeswax, white flowers, ripe peaches and flinty, wet, stone that flow through onto the palate. Roast almonds, hazelnuts, clover honey and warm brioche, along with this wine’s signature tight acidity, give the Elston Chardonnay incredible length, detail and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31516941615146,"sku":"HWC1465","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1176\/8618\/products\/Te-Mata-Estate-Elston-Chardonnay_8b441cdd-5fad-4406-b6fa-17f45680132a.jpg?v=1691720117"},{"product_id":"te-mata-estate-chardonnay","title":"Te Mata Estate Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eTe Mata's Estate Vineyards Chardonnay has the aromas of white meadow flowers, French vanilla and floral, juicy Hawke’s Bay peaches. Bright light gold, the palate unfurls with a balance of  rock melon, sweet lemon, candied lime and complexing notes of biscuit, stone fruit and grilled nuts. A pure chardonnay with lovely length and a crisp clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelicious own its own, or a wonderful partner for both simply prepared and fuller flavoured seafood, and white meat dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Estate Vineyards Chardonnay combines the best of  traditional and modern winemaking. Traditional whole-bunch pressing, barrel fermentation, barrel maturation on gross lees, and malolactic fermentation were all used on a portion of  the wine to enhance the complexity, richness and integration. Modern de-stemming and tank fermentation was used for the remainder of  the grapes to preserve the vibrant varietal aromas and clear, fresh fruit expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31516944728106,"sku":"HWC3100","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1176\/8618\/files\/te-mata-estate-vineyards-chardonnay-32.1513212456.jpg?v=1778558249"},{"product_id":"te-mata-estate-pinot-noir","title":"Te Mata Estate Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eSourced exclusively from Te Mata Estate's own vineyards, the estate vineyard wines represent the best qualities of their variety, vintage, and Hawke's Bay origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInk-dark scarlet, with flashes of cherry-red, and an immediate floral presence of fresh boysenberry, redcurrants, cardamom, and Earl Grey tea. A silky, soft palate interwoven with generous, ripe, red berry fruit balances a beguiling background of smoke, cinnamon and gentle tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31516982607914,"sku":"28843","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1176\/8618\/files\/te-mata-estate-pinot-noir-31.1562727337.jpg?v=1773278597"},{"product_id":"te-mata-elston-chardonnay-2020-pre-order","title":"Te Mata Estate Elston Chardonnay 2024","description":"","brand":"0","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39926485319722,"sku":"35590","price":45.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1176\/8618\/files\/Te_20Mata_20Elston_20Chardonnay.png?v=1773864561"},{"product_id":"te-mata-coleraine-2020-magnum-1-5l-pre-order","title":"Te Mata Estate Coleraine 2021 Magnum 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003ePRE ORDER NOW. NATIONWIDE RELEASE 6th MARCH\u003cbr\u003eSTOCK EXPECTED TO ARRIVE IN STORE 9th MARCH\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColeraine derives its name from the Coleraine vineyard, home of John and Wendy Buck of Te Mata Estate. John?s late grandfather was born in Coleraine in Northern Ireland and the name has been maintained through the family home 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe deep crimson colour of Coleraine ?21, edged in royal purple, is the first clue to this wine?s exceptional character. Pure Hawke?s Bay cabernet aromatics leap from the glass ? wild blackberry, blackcurrant, thyme, and cedar, all interwoven with that signature Coleraine perfume of fresh roses. The palate precisely balances richness with vibrant energy; modern and varietally expressive, with cassis, raspberry, mocha, spice, and a distinctive minerality that is uniquely 2021. The fruit ripeness is so succulent, it cloaks those profound, chiselled tannins that carry the palate on endlessly. With perfume, power, finesse, and length this is an absolute original. Coleraine ?21 is ?The One?.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ POINTS\u003cbr\u003eGary Walsh | The Wine Front | Dec'23\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e56% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot, 12% cabernet franc. Because I care, I just nipped down to the cellar to open a bottle of the 2020 Coleraine to compare\u003cbr\u003eand contrast with the 2021. The 2020 is packed with tannin, texture, earthiness, and power, while the 2021 is brighter, a bit more frisky in acidity, with more leafy\u003cbr\u003eperfume. A little more flamboyant, but equal. It?s not a competition, more of a love in. The 2021 may well be the ?better? wine in time, though it?s kind of hard to tell,\u003cbr\u003eand may just come down to personal preference.\u003cbr\u003eDark and intense, lots of perfume, red and black fruits, tobacco, a leafy pop that?s pure varietal class, creamy oak, lead pencils, aniseed and spice. Medium to fullbodied, a flood of flavour, super ?mineral? feel to the acidity, tannin is superb, and the finish is so long. Light but so dense. There?s a fresh raspberry juiciness here too,\u003cbr\u003eand an extra dimension of tension and energy. All the graphite and presence. Incredible wine. Drink: 2026- 2045+\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ POINTS\u003cbr\u003eHuon Hooke | Dec'23\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVery deep bright purple colour; the bouquet shows similar mulberry, blackcurrant and raspberry fruit aromas as the Awatea but the wine is more concentrated\u003cbr\u003eall-round and shows a little more oak (65% new). There are violet notes and a sprinkle of spices including nutmeg too. The tannins are more persuasive and\u003cbr\u003emouth-coating also, and the length is prodigious. A smashing cabernet blend, and a top vintage for this wine. (56% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot, 12% cabernet\u003cbr\u003efranc) 2025?2041\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 POINTS\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling | Jan'23\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRedcurrant and creme de cassis aromas. Roses. So aromatic. Stones. Oyster and mussel shell. Ink pot. Lead pencil shavings. Full-bodied but very tight and focused.\u003cbr\u003eLinear and long with fine, powdery and chewy tannins. Crushed velvet texture. 56% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot, and 12% cabernet franc. More franc than normal\u003cbr\u003ein the blend. Terrific length. Try after 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 STARS\u003cbr\u003eMichael Cooper | Feb'23\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBreed, rather than brute power, is the hallmark of Coleraine (correctly pronounced Cole-raine rather than Coler-aine), which since its first vintage in 1982 has carved out an illustrious reputation among New Zealand's claret-style reds. In all vintages since 2007, Cabernet Sauvignon has been the predominant variety.\u003cbr\u003eAt its best, it is a magical Hawke's Bay wine, with a depth, complexity and subtlety on the level of a topclass Bordeaux. The grapes are grown and hand-picked\u003cbr\u003ein the Havelock North hills, in the company's warm, north-facing Buck and 1892 vineyards, and the wine is matured for 16 to 20 months in French oak barriques,\u003cbr\u003epredominantly new. The very elegant, beautifully poised 2021 vintage (5) is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (56 per cent), Merlot (32 per cent) and Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e(12 per cent). Highly refined, it is deeply coloured and mouthfilling, with fresh, notably concentrated blackcurrant, plum and spice flavours, hints of herbs\u003cbr\u003eand nuts, lovely complexity and a lasting finish. Best drinking 2026+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 STARS \u0026amp; 100 POINTS\u003cbr\u003eSam Kim | Wine Orbit | Feb'23\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 Coleraine exhibits a commanding presence and majestic poise. The bouquet reveals classic aromas of cassis, dark plum and violet with whispering nuances of cedar and cigar. There are hints of warm spices,\u003cbr\u003ecompounding the pleasure upon inhalation. The palate is bold and graceful at once, enhanced by plush texture and multi-layered mouthfeel, beautifully framed by\u003cbr\u003erefreshing acidity and fine chalky tannins. Robust and substantial with a great line and length, which seem to go on to infinity. This youthful wine is already\u003cbr\u003eimpossible to resist, but time will reward those who can wait. In sports, they often talk about ?The Greatest of All Time?, or 'The GOAT'. This 2021 Coleraine is\u003cbr\u003eundeniably THE GOAT of New Zealand wine. 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Immediate classical aromas of walnut and polished cedar shimmer amongst wild blackberry, currants, marzipan, and dusty sun-baked gravel. On the palate, sparkling red and black summer-fruits entwine with brilliant red roses, high notes of vanilla,  and silky dark-chocolate tannin. Savoury, bright, sustained and sumptuous\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis giftpack showcases two awesome vintages to compare and contrast, all packed up in a branded wooden box. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe deep crimson colour of Coleraine ‘21, edged in royal purple, is the first clue to this wine’s exceptional character. Pure Hawke’s Bay cabernet aromatics leap from the glass – wild blackberry, blackcurrant, thyme, and cedar, all interwoven with that signature Coleraine perfume of fresh roses. The palate precisely balances richness with vibrant energy; modern and varietally expressive, with cassis, raspberry, mocha, spice, and a distinctive minerality that is uniquely 2021. The fruit ripeness is so succulent, it cloaks those profound, chiselled tannins that carry the palate on endlessly. With perfume, power, finesse, and length this is an absolute original. 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Medium to fullbodied, a flood of flavour, super ‘mineral’ feel to the acidity, tannin is superb, and the finish is so long. Light but so dense. There’s a fresh raspberry juiciness here too,\u003cbr\u003eand an extra dimension of tension and energy. All the graphite and presence. Incredible wine. Drink: 2026- 2045+\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ POINTS\u003cbr\u003eHuon Hooke | Dec'23\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVery deep bright purple colour; the bouquet shows similar mulberry, blackcurrant and raspberry fruit aromas as the Awatea but the wine is more concentrated\u003cbr\u003eall-round and shows a little more oak (65% new). There are violet notes and a sprinkle of spices including nutmeg too. The tannins are more persuasive and\u003cbr\u003emouth-coating also, and the length is prodigious. A smashing cabernet blend, and a top vintage for this wine. (56% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot, 12% cabernet\u003cbr\u003efranc) 2025–2041\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 POINTS\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling | Jan'23\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRedcurrant and creme de cassis aromas. Roses. So aromatic. Stones. Oyster and mussel shell. Ink pot. Lead pencil shavings. Full-bodied but very tight and focused.\u003cbr\u003eLinear and long with fine, powdery and chewy tannins. Crushed velvet texture. 56% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot, and 12% cabernet franc. More franc than normal\u003cbr\u003ein the blend. Terrific length. Try after 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 STARS\u003cbr\u003eMichael Cooper | Feb'23\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBreed, rather than brute power, is the hallmark of Coleraine (correctly pronounced Cole-raine rather than Coler-aine), which since its first vintage in 1982 has carved out an illustrious reputation among New Zealand's claret-style reds. In all vintages since 2007, Cabernet Sauvignon has been the predominant variety.\u003cbr\u003eAt its best, it is a magical Hawke's Bay wine, with a depth, complexity and subtlety on the level of a topclass Bordeaux. The grapes are grown and hand-picked\u003cbr\u003ein the Havelock North hills, in the company's warm, north-facing Buck and 1892 vineyards, and the wine is matured for 16 to 20 months in French oak barriques,\u003cbr\u003epredominantly new. The very elegant, beautifully poised 2021 vintage (5) is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (56 per cent), Merlot (32 per cent) and Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e(12 per cent). Highly refined, it is deeply coloured and mouthfilling, with fresh, notably concentrated blackcurrant, plum and spice flavours, hints of herbs\u003cbr\u003eand nuts, lovely complexity and a lasting finish. 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The Awatea was requisitioned as a troop transport in WWII and was sunk off Algeria in 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep brilliant crimson with an underlying amethyst hue, Awatea ’21 immediately offers up concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry, dark plum, cocoa-powder and cedar with a subtle marine note in the background. The ripe dark and red fruit is fresh and varietally defined, enlivening the wine with layers of brightness, persistence and appeal. This depth of fruit, balanced by the bright, ripe, acid tension, carries right through to its fine dry finish. 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The medal he was awarded for this selfless act of valour appears on the label of Alma Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA captivating rose-red and crimson in the glass, Alma ’21 is immediately floral, with notes of lavender, peonies, wild strawberries, and ripe, red cherries. Woodsmoke, spice and incense meld into forest berries and rich black plums on a long, savoury palate hanging on precise, concentrated, super-fine tannins. 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