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. ...

First, a bouquet of violets, roses, lavender & pure cassis, followed by a banquet of blackcurrant, fragrant wild strawberry & pitch-black cherry, laid out over sweet cedar, & fine, supple French oak. Always floral, always concentrated, always poised
- Coleraine 15 is flame-red with flashes of magenta & brilliant violet. Alive with charm, texture & energy, this is a multi-generational wine of immense cellaring potential.
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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. ...

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. ...

Te Mata Estate Woodthorpe Syrah has a bright crimson colour with aromas of red cherries, raspberries & the pepper & jasmine floral notes. The palate features the same red berry fruits completed by baking spice flavours & integrated soft tannins. This wine will continue to develop in bottle for 2-5 years from harvest. It is a wonderful accompaniment to all red meats, savoury & lightly spiced dishes of Mediterranean cuisine, as well as soft ripened cheese. ...

Te Mata Estate Woodthorpe Syrah 2010 was hand harvested from our Woodthorpe vineyard between 15 April & 5 May 2010. Fully-ripened syrah was combined with 4% viognier grapes, then destemmed & co-fermented. The resulting wine remained on skins for extended maceration before pressing. It was then run off to a mixture of new & seasoned French oak barrels for 12 months maturation, during which time it was regularly topped & racked. The wine received a traditional egg-white fining before being bottled in March 2011. Te Mata Estate Woodthorpe Syrah 2010 has a bright crimson colour with aromas of red cherries, raspberries & the pepper & jasmine floral notes. The palate features the same red berry fruits completed by baking spice flavours & integrated soft tannins. This wine will continue to develop in bottle for 2-5 years from harvest. It is a wonderful accompaniment to all red meats, savoury & lightly spiced dishes of Mediterranean cuisine, as well as soft ripened cheese. ...

Zara has a light gold colour, with concentrated aromas of white peach, mandarin & jasmine. The soft, dry palate opens into complex flavours of apricot, honeycomb & sea-salt with a fine, long finish It continue to develop in bottle for three to four years from harvest, integrating further & gaining an even more luscious character. It can be enjoyed on its own, or with rich seafoods & white meat dishes, as well as lightly spiced Asian foods. ...

A mix of small plots of a multitude of exotic old fashioned grapes resulting in a flavoursome, rich yet vibrant wine from the heart of Spain ...