This wine has a bright ruby red color. On the nose, notes of fresh red fruits such as cherries and hints of vanilla, along with sweet spices such as cloves, can be appreciated.

It is a wine of good volume, balanced and with velvety tannins.

From the first pour, it’s plush and inviting, brimming with ripe red berries, black plum, and juicy cherry, all wrapped up in subtle layers of mocha, spice, and a whisper of vanilla oak.

The palate is smooth and generous, with supple tannins and a velvety texture that makes every sip feel like a little luxury.

 It’s the kind of wine that shines alongside slow-cooked beef ragu or a rich mushroom risotto.

Te Mata Tasting Note

A deep, brilliant crimson with a vibrant purple core, Coleraine ’24 opens with an alluring bouquet of fresh roses, cassis, dark cherries and blackberries. Layers of dark chocolate, nori, black olive and subtle cedar add complexity, while lifted florals and a savoury coastal nuance enhance its depth, precision and beauty.

On the palate, a concentrated wave of red and dark fruit flows over velvety, cocoa powder textures, as expansive, silky tannins weave seamlessly through the wine. This enormity of scale is highlighted by a fine, focused acid line that extends to an exceptional finish. With immense power held in delicate restraint, Coleraine ’24 is destined to unfurl over decades.

100 Points – ‘This is a masterpiece,’ Wine Orbit

98 Points – ‘Beautifully Balanced,’ Huon Hooke

98 Points – ‘Superlative,’ James Suckling

97+ Points – ‘Exceptional wine,’ Gary Walsh, The Wine Front

VINEYARDS
The grapes for Awatea Cabernets/Merlot ’23 were hand harvested from Te Mata Estate’s Hawke’s Bay vineyards between 4 and 18 April 2023.

TASTING NOTE
With a gleaming crimson core and ruby rim, Awatea Cabernets/Merlot ’23 is enticingly perfumed with blackberry, bay, violets, and vanilla. The satisfying palate is detailed, poised and texturally rewarding, interplaying plum, black olive and sandalwood notes
with salinity, refreshing acidity and bright tannin length. It has a captivating elegance that is classically Te Mata.

CELLARING POTENTIAL
Awatea Cabernets/Merlot ’23 is closed with a Diam cork, allowing continued evolution
in bottle for 10 years from harvest.

Serious Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. No fluff, just top-shelf Right Bank Bordeaux. Ripe Merlot fruit, a lick of oak, and proper structure. From limestone soils and a family-run estate that knows what it’s doing.

Abv 14.5 %

Grape 95% Syrah, 5% Viognier

Food matches red meats such as beef and game, ravioli with truffles, blue cheeses and strong cheeses

The 2021 vintage is particularly generous, combining ripe Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc for balance and freshness. A superb introduction to the world of Bélair-Monange — approachable yet refined, the 2021 Annonce is a Saint-Émilion not to be missed.

Grape 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc

Food match charcuterie, grilled or roasted meat, and fresh cheeses

Bright and alluring, the nose bursts with vibrant red raspberry, accented by the rich aroma of Santa Rosa plums and the deep, juicy undertones of fresh blackberries. On the palate, lively acidity dances gracefully, creating an engaging, tactile experience that glides seamlessly into a finish of silky, supple tannins. This vintage is a vivid expression of the 2021 cooler growing season, where crisp, freshly
picked fruit flavors shine, beautifully preserved by cool nights and an extended ripening period, yielding perfectly mature tannins.

This wine pairs nicely with hearty dishes like short ribs, velvety pork belly, or luxurious gnocchi with Gorgonzola.

Abv 15%

However, the rain showers replenished beneficial groundwater reserves, which, together with moderate summer temperatures, prevented water stress in the vineyards.

Tasting Notes
Prunotto Barolo 2020 is deep garnet red with ruby reflections. The nose is complex: aromas of
red fruit and floral aromas follow over to notes of spices and impressions of forest floor and
plums. The intense palate is characterised by soft tannins and a lengthy aftertaste. Outstanding
aging potential.

“Taonga” is the te reo Māori word for “Treasure” or “Wealth” — referring to the wealth of the land our artisan winemakers are bestowed with to craft the greatest, most bountiful of wines. 

Tasting Note: This 2023 blend is 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, made from two small vineyards in Bridge Pa and Hillside Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay. Aged in mature French oak barrels for 16 months before bottling. Deep, powerful and opulent red fruits with savoury undertones, a fine tannin structure framing the sustained finish—bottled unfined with light filtration.

Alcohol: 13.0%

Variety: Merlot blend

Region: Hawkes Bay, New Zealand