Te Mata Coleraine 2022 Wine (75cl)

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The Coleraine 2022 is a bold, expressive release, capturing the depth and complexity that have defined Te Mata Cabernet Sauvignon since 1982. Floral notes of lavender and violet lift aromas of plum and blackcurrant, layered over a dark, savory core of graphite, nori, and tobacco. The palate is concentrated and vibrant, with fine tannins, fresh tension, and refined precision. A seamless blend of heritage and innovation, it's a statement wine that lingers well beyond the final sip.Blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc The 2022 Coleraine is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. On the nose, the wine shows its sweet creamy oak, a cavalcade of dark fruit and an array of spices. The wine is powdery and ultra fine, with a gravelly score of tannin woven through the finish. A spectacular wine, it's still looking so primary and young at this early stage. I note the total acidity is akin to the 2013 vintage, and it serves to add an extra layer of freshness to the finish-a little uptick to close, if you will. This is awesome. It gets better every time I taste it. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork.Rating: 97+ The 2022 Coleraine has a much more refined and mild-mannered bouquet compared to the 2021, veering more towards the Médoc with black fruit, graphite and tobacco scents that gently unfold in the glass. This is unsurprising given the far higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend (84%). The palate is medium-bodied with slightly grainy tannins, less body than other vintages but with more mineralité and classicism. A tad drier on the finish, yet there is no shortfall in fruit and it feels reassuringly tender from start to finish.