Bordeaux Blend "Coleraine Cabernet- Merlot", Te Mata, Hawake's Bay, New Zealand, 2021

Te Mata Estate Coleraine 2021 is a benchmark Hawke’s Bay Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc showing cassis, blackberry, plum, violet, cedar, tobacco and spice.

It is medium to full-bodied with polished, finely grained tannins, bright acidity, and a long, structured finish. The palate is elegant yet powerful, balancing ripe dark fruit with freshness and mineral tension.

Critics consistently rate it in the 96–98 point range, calling it one of New Zealand’s finest red wines—refined, age-worthy, and built for long-term cellaring while still showing early charm.