yielding to soil-fattened acidity
my expectations are high
Fermented in a mix of old and new French Oak barriques and hogsheads
Cool ‘mineral’ acidity
Each vintage seems to surprise me with more clarity and purity
2021 Te Mata Coleraine Cabernet Merlot organic yielding to soil-fattened acidity10% OFF DEAL!! 56% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot, 12% cabernet franc Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Dark and intense, lots of perfume, red and black fruits, tobacco, a leafy pop thats pure varietal class, creamy oak, lead pencils, aniseed and spice. Medium to full bodied, a flood of flavour, super mineral feel to the acidity, tannin is superb, and the finish is so long. Light but so dense. Theres a fresh raspberry juiciness here too, and an extra dimension