Separate parcels of fully ripened syrah were h&-harvested from the Bullnose vineyard between 22 & 27 April 2010. These individual lots were handled in a traditional manner; destemming, a warm, plunged fermentation, extended skin maceration, pressing, & then a secondary malolactic fermentation. The separate wines were run to a mixture of new & seasoned French oak barrels for 15 months maturation, before egg-white fining, blending & then bottling in July 2011. Bullnose 2010 has a dark crimson colour, with complex aromas of boysenberry, raspberry, red plum, red roses & allspice. The palate is full & even with great balance & purity of varietal expression. Powdery tannins provide structure & a long, elegant finish. It will continue to evolve in bottle for eight years from harvest. ...

The palate is full & even with great balance & purity of varietal expression. Powdery tannins provide structure & a long, elegant finish. It will continue to evolve in bottle for eight years from harvest. Limited stock. Moving to 2012 vintage. ...

Bullnose 12 has a saturated magenta colour, with aromas & flavours of plum sauce, dark cherry, cinnamon & smoke. The elegant palate is soft, with ripe, ?rm tannins & great length of flavour through to a satisfying ?nish. Bullnose 12 is closed with a natural cork, allowing continued evolution in bottle for eight years from harvest. ...

Cape Crest has a pale golden green colour with lovely guava, nectarine & honey aromas. The fresh palate displays ripe nectarine & strawberry flavours, with mineral notes to its long, complex finish. Cape Crest will continue to evolve in bottle for five years from harvest & is a wonderful match with rich seafood & poultry dishes. ...

Coleraine 2009 was hand harvested between 18 March & 14 April 2009 from separate plots within Te Mata Estates vineyards. Each parcel of grapes was destemmed before a traditional warm, plunged fermentation & extended maceration on skins. The resulting wines were then run to predominantly new French oak barrels for 20 months maturation. Throughout this time, they were regularly topped & racked. The separate wines were blended in January 2010, then egg white fined during their second winter in barrel. The finished wine was then bottled in December 2010. Coleraine 2009 will be considered amongst the greatest Coleraines. Coleraine 2009 has a saturated magenta colour with concentrated aromas of blackcurrants, spice & dark old fashioned roses. The palate opens with the dense sweet, dark berry fruits indicative of a great year. The focus quickly turns to rich fine tannins that fill the mouth, leaving a lasting impression of a wine of significant ageing ability. A blend of 52% cabernet sauvignon, 43% merlot, & 5% cabernet franc, it will continue to develop in bottle & provide great enjoyment up to 15 years from harvest. ...

Te Mata Elston has a brilliant, green gold colour, & lovely aromas of nectarine & white peach, with a background of oatmeal & cedar. It is elegant & intense, with a mineral tension in the extended palate that suggests considerable cellaring potential. ...

Woodthorpe Chardonnay is the palest gold colour with fresh green lights. It shows intense characters of lemon oil, fresh pineapple, buttered popcorn & malt biscuits. The palate is rich, with vanilla custard & oatmeal flavours over concentrated citrus notes, leading to a long elegant finish. ...

Te Mata Estate Woodthorpe Gamay Noir has a vibrant, bright cherry colour with aromas of wild strawberry, cranberry & lavender. The palate is juicy & moreish with toffee-apple flavours & gently rounded, light tannins to the finish. Woodthorpe Gamay Noir is an incredibly versatile wine, partnering with any food & is particularly good with spicy cuisines, matching its vibrant fruit & soft tannins. It can be enjoyed immediately upon release & can be served at room temperature or during summer, lightly chilled. ...

Deep magenta, Estate Vineyards Cabernets/ Merlot 17 overflows with fresh red berries, dark cherries, blueberry & ripe Hawkes Bay plums. Savoury bay leaf, & fine toast & spice notes from the oak, give our 2017 release great presence, varietal personality & complexity on the palate. Appealing, approachable & just a touch aristocratic Estate Vineyards Cabernets/ Merlot 17 continues to over-deliver in flavour, intricacy & finesse. ...

Woodthorpe Sauvignon Blanc has a pale lemon colour with green lights. Lifted aromas of gooseberry, passionfruit, pear & lime carry through to a refreshing palate with a fine mineral texture & long, balanced finish. It is best served chilled, either as a refreshing pre-dinner glass of wine or with salads, seafood dishes, & lightly spiced Asian foods. It can be enjoyed immediately upon release & will continue to develop in bottle for two years from harvest. ...