Te Mata Estate Coleraine Red 2009

Earthy, blackcurrant, graphite, minerally and fresh with textbook toothsome cabernet tannin, clear acidity and a long clean finish. Finesse. Superb. In its prime, the 2009 Coleraine gracefully marries 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc, aged predominantly in new French oak; unveiling a sensorial tapestry of damp earth, cigar box, vanilla, and cassis on the nose, its medium to full-bodied palate unfolds with opulent texture and velvety richness, culminating in a lingering finish adorned with a subtle hint of dark chocolate—well-preserved and securely corked, this vintage promises to delight discerning palates for another decade.