2009 New Zealand

2009 Coleraine from the wonderful Te Mata estate is rather restrained and slightly closed on the nose, but shows deep, rich notes of tar, damsons and just a touch of bramble, a little hint of oak but overall neat and well appointed. This order and structure is replicated on the palate where the fruit, which is extraordinarily pure, brings with it a warmth and luxury. The spice of the oak is well integrated and climbs hand in hand with the fine, almost feminine tannins which slowly close the palate. Beneath this there is a dark minerality adding another layer of complexity to this excellent wine.

This has all the attributes to mature very well over the coming ten years, but I believe this will be at its very best in six to eight years.
Gary Owen, Fine Wine Sales Advisor

Churton's speciality is Pinot Noir wines , made from vines which he and Mandy have planted on the slopes above their house in the beautiful Waihopai valley. The wineshows fine medium deep colour. Graceful, fragrant nose with some rose petal musk. Velvety red fruit, charm and fine persistence. Fresh finish with well judged oak. A beautifully made fine-boned Pinot Noir.
(Jasper Morris MW, BBR Buyer)