15.5/20 (89/100) — 12 years ago
Beautiful clear expression of Syrah. It's drinking great now but has a few years of life left (but I won't wait to drink it all). — 12 years ago
Give me sunshine. And women in sundresses. — 11 years ago
Prudence had this 12 years ago
Black pepper aromas. Lots of acidity, mild tannins in the finish. Went nicely with pasta & meatballs. Could use a few more years of bottle age. — 12 years ago
Mark fitness rates this wine highly. — 13 years ago
Very light oak nose and taste. Delightful. Hope they make it another year. Rod McDonald one of Chardonnay 2013. — 11 years ago
Great tasty wine with our pizza — 12 years ago
Vino muy interesante — 12 years ago
Norbert The Viking
2014: Now we are in the presence of royalty so mind your P's and Qs. Te Mata 'reputedly' make the best NZ red in Coleraine and this is the little brother's er little brother. It is beetroot red showing it is as fresh as a daisy. But the taste is already exceptional for the year and the price at $22. No cab sav grassy rebellion and no merlot tart it is refined, low acid low sweetness. Like the All Blacks No. 10 we obviously have depth in numbers and age. It is a delight to drink and will surely improve. I like it — 11 years ago