Te Motu 'Kokoro' Vertical Collection
Te Motu 'Kokoro' Vertical Collection
2019 · 2020 · 2021
A rare opportunity to experience Kokoro across three consecutive vintages, each reflecting the subtle shifts of season, site and time in bottle.
From the elegance and quiet structure of 2019, through the balance and composure of 2020, to the depth and concentration of 2021, this vertical offers a layered look at one of Te Motu’s most expressive blends.
For those who enjoy seeing a wine evolve — in the glass and across the years.
Includes:
Kokoro 2019 — Fine, structured and beginning to open.
Kokoro 2020 — Poised and balanced, with depth through the mid-palate.
Kokoro 2021 — Richer and more concentrated, with youthful energy.
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COMPOSITION
COMPOSITION
Kokoro 2019
Alcohol: 13.5%
Acidity: 5.3 g/l
Sugar: <1 g/l
Allergen info: Contains sulphites. No egg/fish has been used in production.
Kokoro 2020
Alcohol: 14.0%
Sugar: <1 g/l
Allergen info: Contains sulphites. No egg/fish has been used in production.
Kokoro 2021
70% Merlot
10% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Cabernet Franc
10% Syrah
Alcohol: 14.0%
Sugar:<1 g/l
Allergen info: Contains sulphites. No egg/fish has been used in production.
VINTAGE NOTES
VINTAGE NOTES
Vintage 2019
A long hot, dry growing season, ticking all the boxes for optimal ripeness. The fruit quality was pristine, and resulting wines are something else. High energy and beautifully structured.
Vintage 2020
A dream vintage, picked in the shadow of global turmoil. Through lockdown, we harvested pristine, clean, perfectly ripe fruit with minimal need for sorting, often simply pick-and-drop.
With no rain pressure, we were able to pick entirely on our terms, allowing each variety to reach optimal ripeness. Despite some wind-affected yields in exposed blocks, the quality across the board was exceptional.
Vintage 2021
A warm, dry season set the tone for 2021, with early budbreak and drought stress producing small, concentrated berries. A timely January rain refreshed the vines, though further rainfall added pressure as harvest approached.
The fruit was exceptional, but demanded meticulous sorting to ensure only the best made it through.
A milestone year, with Matt Dixon stepping in as head winemaker. Through careful handling and a focused approach, the wines show intensity, precision, and structure.
Low yields. Small berries. Serious structure.
A vintage defined by perseverance, rewarded by purity.
CRITIC REVIEWS
CRITIC REVIEWS
Kokoro 2019
A merlot-dominant blend with cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. Moderately dense red with blackberry, blackcurrant/cassis and raspberry fruit flavours together with wood smoke and mixed spice flavours. Good cellaring potential. Drinking 2023 – 2033
96 Points NZ wine of the week – Bob Campbell MW
Kokoro 2020
A beautifully crafted red with blackcurrant, chocolate and violet aromas and flavors with very fine tannins and just a hint of sandalwood to the fruit at the finish. Medium-bodied with well-integrated tannins. A blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. Drink after 2026, but already gorgeous’.
96 Points James Suckling
Kokoro 2021
Broad and robust, with aromas of ripe black currants and blackberries with hints of chocolate, coffee beans, olives and roasted spices. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated on the palate, with a succulent core of fruit layered with ripe yet well-defined tannins. Broad and intense. Drink or hold.
94 Points James Suckling
