Te Mata Estate Coleraine 2023

The 2023 vintage is 80% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot and 5% cabernet franc.
The winery writes "A regal brilliant magenta hue, with blackcurrant and brooding complexity on an immensely concentrated palate. Raspberry, white flowers, soy, and espresso, arise on driftwood smoke, creating a fresh, elevated, coastal sensation, in an intense, tannin-rich, sculptured wine that's captivating and irresistibly endless."
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit writes "The stunning bouquet reveals blackcurrant, dark plum, almond, cocoa, cake spice, and rich floral aromas with a hint of tobacco. It’s engaging and captivating and draws you in. The palate exhibits immense concentration and presence, superbly enhanced by silky texture and layers of chalky tannins. The acidity is perfectly pitched and provides freshness to this long-living wine. A wine of meticulous precision and undeniable sophistication. At its best: 2033 to 2053." 98pts.
Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate writes "This cuvée is a selection of the best from each vintage. In 2023, the strongest performer was the cabernet sauvignon. The elevation in all aspects of this wine from the already tremendously impressive Awatea is significant. With raspberry, iodine, crushed shells, nori, pressed flowers, new lead pencil, tobacco, bramble and cassis, it is magnificent. I love this wine." 98pts.
Gary Walsh, The Wine Front writes "I've tasted every vintage of Coleraine ever made. The acid line in this wine puts me in mind of the 2021. Blackcurrant, essence of cabernet thing here, dried herbs, nori, tobacco, pencil, liquorice/aniseed, with a very long finish. Wonderful perfume." 95pts.