Te Rua Bay

Te Mata Estate

Coleraine Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011

Aged beautifully. No hard edges at all, tannins are velvet. Eucalyptus, dry pine, cassis, super rich nose. Bright summer fruits, blackcurrant, fig and cedar. A delight. — a month ago

Te Mata Estate

Cape Crest Hawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2022

With miso cod - perfect contrast — 10 months ago

Te Awa

Zone 10 Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Palmer Emmitt
9.0

Holding up pretty well! — 2 years ago

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Te Rua Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Very smooth, value wine, highly enjoyable and easy drinking with light palate foods — 2 years ago

Te Mata Estate

Alma Hawke's Bay Pinot Noir 2020

v20. Very nice. Bolder Pinot Noir, decant. Pronounced, earth and toast nose that eventually styles down. Fresh black cherry and cranberry fruit. Long, bright, black pepper and earthy finish. — 3 months 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. — 2 years 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.
Bob McDonald

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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 Awanga Estate

Wildsong Hawke's Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2021

It is a decent Sav Blanc. Crisp, fruity, dry on the plate. Nice summer wine. — 3 years ago

Te Mata Estate

Estate Vineyards Hawke's Bay Syrah 2021

John Howard
9.0

Bit harsh day 1. Still nice. — 5 months ago

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Cloudy Bay

Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Stone fruit aroma, lemon zest flavor, medium body, rich mouthfeel, paired beautifully with a slightly charred cod dish. — 10 months ago

Craggy Range

Aroha Te Muna Pinot Noir 2014

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. — 2 years ago

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Amazing view from the property restaurant.
Bob McDonald

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