2018 Te Mata Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc, Hawkes Bay
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This barrel-fermented savvy is weightier and more complex, with slightly softer acidity, than the standard Marlborough model. The bouquet is fragrant and ripely herbal, and the palate is full-bodied and sweet-fruited, with a strong surge of passionfruit/lime flavours and a subtle seasoning of oak. It has loads of current-drinking appeal.
Michael Cooper NZ Listener Magazine 2 March 2019
Smoky, nutty bouquet, nougat, lots of almond meal and toasted nuttiness. Barrel ferment to the max. Almost a Te Koko style. Rich, full-bodied and concentrated. A very good but perhaps a one-glass wine.
94 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com 16 October 2019
A splendid rendition of the variety; the intensely aromatic bouquet shows kaffir lime, feijoa, sweet basil and dried herb characters with a touch of almond note. The palate is powerful and dynamic, displaying wonderful mid palate weight and vibrancy, leading to a persistent refined finish. It is pristine yet complex with layers of fine texture and mouth-watering flavours. At its best: now to 2028.
95 points Sam Kin wineorbit.co.nz
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Hawkes Bay |
| Varietals | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 95 |
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