{"product_id":"2022-te-mata-coleraine-cabernet-merlot","title":"2022 Te Mata Coleraine Cabernet Merlot","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a0e7c92-01dc-8324-b0a8-2ef3f20a464e-3\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a0e7c92-01dc-8324-b0a8-2ef3f20a464e-3\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a0e7c92-01dc-8324-b0a8-2ef3f20a464e-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-562\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9a963a37-5945-4d79-9a64-92496264c47f\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"793\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe 2022 Te Mata Coleraine Cabernet Merlot is widely regarded as New Zealand’s greatest Bordeaux-style blend and one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most iconic red wines. Produced by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTe Mata Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Coleraine has been the estate’s flagship wine since 1982 and is considered the benchmark for Cabernet-based wines in New Zealand. The 2022 vintage is composed of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, one of the highest proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon in the wine’s history, resulting in a remarkably classical and age-worthy expression. It has received outstanding critical acclaim, including 99 points from Huon Hooke, 98 points from Sam Kim and 97+ points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eThe nose is intensely aromatic and beautifully layered, revealing aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and dark plum alongside violet, lavender and cassis. As the wine opens, notes of graphite, lead pencil, cedar and cigar box emerge, complemented by hints of tobacco leaf, nori, espresso and subtle vanilla from fine French oak. The aromatic profile is both powerful and incredibly refined, with exceptional purity and a distinct mineral freshness that is the hallmark of Hawke’s Bay’s Gimblett Gravels terroir. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eOn the palate, it is full-bodied with extraordinary concentration, impeccably polished tannins and vibrant natural acidity. Layers of blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry unfold seamlessly across the palate, supported by notes of dark chocolate, graphite, tobacco and savoury herbs. The Cabernet Sauvignon provides remarkable structure and definition, while Merlot contributes richness and texture, and Cabernet Franc adds aromatic lift and finesse. Despite its impressive power, the wine remains beautifully balanced, with mineral tension and bright acidity carrying the fruit through an exceptionally long, precise and persistent finish. The style is unmistakably classical - more akin to a great Left Bank Bordeaux than a typical New World Cabernet blend - yet it retains the purity and generosity that have made Coleraine an icon. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"3076\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003eBen’s Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003eAt Wine More Cellars, this is one of the finest Cabernet blends produced anywhere outside Bordeaux and a must-have for serious collectors. Compared to Penfolds Grange, Coleraine is more Cabernet-driven, offering greater graphite, cassis and structural precision rather than Shiraz richness. Compared to Opus One, it is more restrained and mineral-focused, while delivering extraordinary elegance and longevity at exceptional value. The 2022 vintage is a magnificent, classically proportioned Coleraine that will reward patience for decades. While it can be enjoyed now with 3–4 hours of decanting, it will truly shine from 2032 onwards and cellar effortlessly through to 2055 and beyond. 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