Te Rua Bay

Cloudy Bay

Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Barrel-fermented, pale lemon color, aromas of stone and tropical fruit with citrus, honeysuckle and flinty notes. On the palate flavors of peach, ripe apple, melon and lemon citrus, crisp with herb floral spice. Well balanced, lively acidity, long finish ending with fruit and wet stone character. Nice! — 11 days ago

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Mount Langi Ghiran

Langi Shiraz 2009

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. — 4 months ago

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Ron R

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

Te Mata Estate

Coleraine Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2019

Ex-magnum. Fabulous!!! 🍷🍷👌🏽👌🏽 — 6 months ago

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Te Mata Estate

Estate Vineayards Sauvignon Blanc 2023

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
9.0

In a blind test for Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand this was the second favorite, although blind, it seems less like a Sauvignon Blanc or perhaps less like a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. It is more neutral citrus little bit spritz. It’s very nice but nothing incredible. Grapefruit and lemon — 2 months ago

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Te Mata Estate

Cape Crest Hawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Refreshing, light pop, lemon zest — 3 months ago

Te Mata Estate

Elston Chardonnay 2021

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

Cloudy Bay

Te Wahi Central Otago Pinot Noir 2017

Better than 2018, the 2017 is pure savoury meaty spice. This could pass as a serious burgundy. Light but powerful, mushroom funkiness, bright cherry. High acidity, med fine grained tannin, and very long. Fresh and alive. Reverberates….but also serious?? — 2 months ago

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Te Mata Estate

Estate Vineyards Chardonnay 2023

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
8.9

It seems a little bit too much like Sauvignon Blanc to me and not enough like Chardonnay on the pallet. It has a touch of spritz.  — 2 months ago

Doug, Bob and 1 other liked this

Te Mata Estate

Estate Vineyards Gamay Noir 2022

Ganska moffig för att vara en gamay. #småpartierna — 5 months ago

Te Mata Estate

Estate Vineyards Hawke's Bay Syrah 2020

Ted
8.9

Soft and easy. — 6 months ago

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