Te Mata, Coleraine, Hawke's Bay 2021

The 2021 Coleraine has another very intense nose not dissimilar to the 2019: layers of blackcurrant, cedar and violet, though not the same level of mineralité as the 2020. Then again, the aromatics improve in the glass and reveal very appealing graphite/pencil shavings scents that lend it a Left Bank allure. The palate is medium-bodied with a keen line of acidity. Fresh and vibrant, this is endowed with plenty of graphite infused black fruit with impressive precision on the finish. I was tentative about this Coleraine at first, but it eventually wins you over. Tasted from a bottle shipped directly from the estate at the Coleraine vertical in London.

• Drinking Window: 2027 - 2050
• Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
• Review Date: November 2025