fragrant cubeb pepper & herbaceous fennel
energy and nuance
Do your best to give bottles 4-5 years
Cool ‘mineral’ acidity
Each vintage seems to surprise me with more clarity and purity
2021 Te Mata Coleraine Cabernet Merlot organic fragrant cubeb pepper & herbaceous10% 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