Te Mata

Te Mata Estate is a winery located in Hawke's Bay on New Zealand's North Island. The estate produces red wines using classic Bordeaux grape varieties, focusing on blends that reflect the Mediterranean-style climate and diverse soils of the Hawke's Bay region.

Hawke's Bay is New Zealand's second-largest wine region and is particularly well-regarded for red wine production. The region benefits from warm, dry summers and a long growing season, with varied soil types including river gravels and limestone that provide excellent drainage. These conditions favor Bordeaux varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, which can achieve full ripeness while maintaining good structure.

Te Mata's Coleraine represents their flagship red blend, combining Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon in the traditional Bordeaux style. This wine demonstrates the estate's approach to working with these international varieties in Hawke's Bay's terroir, creating structured reds that express both varietal character and regional identity.