Te Mata - Sauvignon Blanc Hawkes Bay Cape Crest 2020 (750ml)

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Producer	Te Mata
Country	New Zealand
Region	Hawkes Bay
Varietal	Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage	2020
Sku	05954
Size	750ml

 

Tasting Notes

The 2020 is a remarkable Cape Crest; palest lemon and brilliant in the glass. Luscious citrus and succulent stone fruit slide effortlessly towards a precise and lingering finish of gooseberry, lime and sea salt. Among all the ripe and pure fruit on the palate floats crunchy acidity and complexing grace-notes of dill, coriander, beeswax and woodsmoke. Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc 2020 is a signature example, with drive, moreish appeal and elegance to spare.

The 2020 Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc is reductive and flinty on the nose, with curry leaf and mustard seed, dried tobacco and brine, layers of cinnamon cassia and bay leaf. I am learning that reduction is a polarizing character; however, I love it. I am one of the fans. On the palate, the reduction carries on; it courses through the palate and laces up the finish, with crushed nuts and flint, white pepper with graphite, new leather and lemon acid. This is mouthwatering, complex, layered and delicious. Huge fan.

This vintage is as deftly crafted as the last but is more tightly wound when first opened. Give it air and only a quick chill to allow the citrus, dried tarragon, white blossoms and cream to shine. The acidity is bracing and the oak shows a bit on the palate, but overall there's beautiful length, texture and flavor depth on this well-structured wine.

The 2020 Cape Crest offers nutty and flinty notes alongside nectarine, black currants, custard apple and citrus flavors. A little more than light in body, there's also a light grainy texture and a hint of sea salt on the fresh, balanced finish. A very appetizing, well-crafted style.