Te Mata Estate Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Te Mata Estate Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc 2021"Te Mata's Cape Crest aligns with the Bordeaux model of dry, oak influenced, ageworthy Sauvignon Blanc and absolutely bears comparison with the great whites of Pessac Lognan and Graves." Richard Hemming MW The 2021 Cape Crest is a blend of predominantly Sauvignon Blanc (87%) with small quantities of Sauvignon Gris and Semillon that was fermented and matured in French oak barriques for 11 months. The fruit comes from the Isosceles vineyard in the

roasted vanilla riding the wave

yet pure of fruit too – like a flower waiting to open – tight grapefruity acidity

Drink by: 2036

It is generally soft on the palate

Some ethereal black florals

This really delivers

Ken Gargett Wine of the Year 2022

gives us a window into the elegant

raspberry and cherry

this Pinot has a dark berry nose with a black cherries and plum on the palate

from the heady aromas to the definition across the palate

with berry