2018 Te Mata "Cape Crest" Sauvignon Blanc Hawke's Bay
95SK
93RP
92DC
$24.99
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Sam Kim
Reviewed February 2019A 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.
Professional Reviews
93
Wine Advocate
The 2018 Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc is 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 6% Sémillon and 4% Sauvignon Gris, all barrel-fermented in 30% new French oak immersion-bent barrels. It doesn't have any charred, nutty character as a result, but it does show a grainy nuance layered over ripe fig and melon notes. It's medium to full-bodied and richly textured, with fabulous grapefruit-infused length on the finish. It's just a lovely Graves-like wine that should drink well for at least 5 years. (JC)
92
Decanter
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. Drinking Window 2019 - 2023 (JB)
JR
Jancis Robinson
100% barrel ferment in immersion barrels (30% new) – steamed not fired. 85% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Sémillon, 5% Sauvignon Gris. Additional lees additions into each barrel. Stirring in the new barrels but not in the old. No malolactic conversion. Creamy, spicy, textural with a lemon and herbal grassy character plus lovely salinity giving a dry and savoury style. Subtle and floral on the finish. (RH)
Details
| Origin | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Alcohol Content | 14% |
| SKU | 1444935 |