Te Mata Estate

Elston Chardonnay 2021

8.9

Golden hay color. Citrus, peach, vanilla. On the palate-hints of oak, buttery, nutty. Balanced, not overtly rich. Medium acidity.
— 3 months ago

Te Mata Estate

Estate Vineyards Hawke's Bay Syrah 2020

Ted

8.9

Soft and easy. — 3 months ago

with Jeni

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Te Rua Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Phoebe Lowe

9.3

Very smooth, value wine, highly enjoyable and easy drinking with light palate foods — 8 months ago

Te Awanga Estate

Wildsong Hawke's Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Amy Hamilton

9.1

It is a decent Sav Blanc. Crisp, fruity, dry on the plate. Nice summer wine. — a year ago

Mount Langi Ghiran

Langi Shiraz 2009

Bob McDonald

9.5

Meaty aromatics with spice, liquorice and a little pepper. An excellent medium plus bodied Shiraz which has always been one of my favourite Australian Reds. Medium plus intensity of flavour. Oak has been totally integrated. The next day comparing with a Te Mata Bullnose Shiraz from Hawkes Bay NZ. This is definitely more full bodied and less peppery than the Bullnose. Still an inner core of strength to the Langi which will see it last for another 5 + years. It’s fair to say the style of the Langi has changed over the past 20 years but it remains an Icon. — 2 days ago

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Ron R

I agree that this is also an Aussie icon. I recall in the days past that this was more of a softer, less punchy Shiraz. No idea how it presents now. It is available in the U.S., but it’s kinda steeply priced these days.

Bob McDonald

@Ron R It’s crazy how the price has increased in the past 4 or 5 years Ron. Now around $200AUD a bottle.

Te Awa

Zone 10 Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.0

Holding up pretty well! — 5 months ago

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Craggy Range

Te Kahu Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Merlot Blend

Mon M

8.9

Cattail creek wine dinner. Characteristics of pencil lead, tobacco, black cherry, and liquorish. The palate has a lifted acidity and spicy tannins but don't obscure the fruit expression. Paired with petite ribeye en persillade. — 9 months ago

Te Mata Estate

Estate Vineyards Gamay Noir 2022

Tooty Frooty

9.0

Ganska moffig för att vara en gamay. #småpartierna — a month ago

Te Mata Estate

Coleraine Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2019

Johnno Harris

9.5

Ex-magnum. Fabulous!!! 🍷🍷👌🏽👌🏽 — 3 months ago

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Craggy Range

Aroha Te Muna Pinot Noir 2014

Bob McDonald

9.2

An excellent Martinborough Pinot Noir. Rich and luscious like an Otago Pinot but not as overt as Otago usually is. Red and Black cherry with restrained whole bunch influence. Balanced French oak. Craggy Range is based in Hawkes Bay (the winery is a great spot for lunch!) but they were smart enough to establish their Te Muna vineyard in Martinborough - a much better terroir for Pinot Noir. Bob Campbell MW nailed the brief by saying it “delivers power with consummate subtlety. “ A point or two off for a ridiculously heavy bottle. — 5 months ago

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David T

Amazing view from the property restaurant.

Bob McDonald

@David T Agreed David. You can see where the name of the winery came from.