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Te Mata Estate Coleraine 2001
$300.00
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR COLERAINE ENTHUSIASTS
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FIVE STARS 95/100 | Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
95/100 | Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
Te Mata Estate's Coleraine releases are a thing of legend, representing New Zealand winemaking at its absolute pinnacle. Described as "New Zealand's greatest red wine", the name Coleraine is synonymous with power, finesse and length.
This ex-private cellar purchase presents Coleraine enthusiasts with a rare opportunity to add the excellent 2001 vintage to their collection. This wine has been cellared with extreme care and is just now entering its optimum drinking window. Buy with complete confidence.
Truly iconic - this is an essential investment for any connoisseur of fine New Zealand wines.
*This wine comes from an ex-private cellar purchase. All the wines purchased have been stored correctly and we can vouch for their cellar provenance. We have no reason to think that this wine will not be in perfect condition when you open it but, please note that because we were not the original purchaser of this wine, our usual ‘no questions asked’ guarantee does not apply and we are unable to replace or refund your purchase should the wine be faulty in any way.
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Tasting Notes
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit writes "This is at a lovely phase of development as it shows fruit vibrancy with savoury undertone. The bouquet exhibits dark fruit, game, black olive, dried herb and subtle nutty characters. It’s succulent and beautifully rounded on the entry to the palate with excellent intensity, leading to an impressively long finish well supported by firm, sturdy tannins. Very much like a classic claret. At its best: now to 2020. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 29% merlot, 16% cabernet franc. 13.5%."
Raymond Chan Wine Reviews writes "Full, dark, deep, black-hued ruby-red with some garnet hues. This has a full and dense nose of ripe, dark red and black berried fruit along with savoury earth and game notes adding complexity and interest. Some secondary development is appearing, and this is very well integrated and harmonious. Medium-full bodied, an amalgam of black fruit, cedar and savoury game and earth, with dark herbal flavours is the feature. The flavours are enlivened by underlining acidity and very fine, silky textures to balance the fruit density and depth. The acidity and extraction provide good elegance and excellent length to the palate, with complex sweet fruit cedar and game nuances that linger. This is a well-concentrated ‘Coleraine’ with the acid verve and grip to see it develop well for another 5-6+ years easily. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Franc, fermented to 13.5% alc., the wine aged 20 months in barrel."
| Stock Level: | Low |
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| Vintage: | 2001 |
| Volume: | 750ML |
| Alcohol: | 13% |
| Seal Type: | Cork |
