Te Mata, Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc, Hawke's Bay, 2018

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Tasted by: James Button
(at Sauvignon Blanc comparison tasting, London, 16 Apr 2019)
Drinking Window: 2019 - 2023
It goes to show that New Zealand Sauvignon is identifiable even against the most tropical of Loire Sauvignons, even though in this case the wine is from Hawke's Bay rather than Marlborough. Initially more subtle than Domaine du Pré Baron's Touraine Sauvignon, in the end it's actually the intensity that stands it apart. It has sweet notes of apricot, fresh mango and a hint of banana. There's definitely some oak influence lending woodiness to the juicy palate, with plenty of warmth and acidity. It clearly needs some more time to integrate.
Te Mata, Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc, Hawke's Bay, 2018
Producer
Te Mata
Brand
Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage
2018
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
New Zealand
Region
Hawke's Bay
Sweetness
Dry
Body
Medium
Oak
Lightly Oaked
Grapes
90% Sauvignon Blanc
4% Sauvignon Gris
6% Sémillon