Huon Hook 97 points!
Campbell Mattinson 94+ points!
Wine Advocate 95 points!
Campbell Mattinson 94+ points!"Takes some time to open up but then a lot of elements fall into place. Long, long lines of mature tannin. Classic chocolatey, cigar-like flavours. Blackcurrant and dark olive. And a line of acidity that keeps the wine fresh, almost light, while never separating from the wine's flavours. Lovely fresh, ripe berry fragrances pour forward over the course of a bottle. And despite its tannin framework, it maintains a clear, sturdy drinkability. You can go for this now, though it is built to be cellared. "
Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
"2007 Coleraine will prove to be one of the finest vintages of this legendary label Kiwi label, it's aromatically assertive, dense and brooding with floral, dark fruit, spice, coffee and a hint of iodine finding their way to the top. The palate is powerful; a serious match for what many classed-growth Bordeaux might throw at it. It's all encompassing fine tannin houses a sumptuous array of black fruits infiltrated by spicy brambly Cabernet and oak characters that finish with power and precision in sensationally refreshing style. Classic Coleraine that will prove to be one of the finest in future vertical tastings, maybe the finest yet, wait and see, cellar 20+ years if you store it with care."
Jeff Poole
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
NZ- Hawkes Bay
Variety:
Wine Red - Cabernet blend
Size:
750mL
