95 Points
94+ Points
96 Points

Te Mata Cape Crest 2023

SKU: TMCC202310 UCNZ

~~$36.99~~ $32.99

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Brilliantly structured and super long on the finish. Best now to 2033

Cape Crest ’23 is a blend of 87% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Semillon and 1% Sauvignon Gris.

Explosion of ripe and seducing fruit on the palate floats crunchy acidity and complexing grace-notes of guava, lime and passionfruit.

Critic Scores

95 // Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

""Aromatically, the wine leads with pressed linen and Golden Delicious apples, white pepper, shaved fennel and a profusion of preserved citrus rind. Texturally, the wine has grip and shape, and while the acidity is brisk in the mouth, it is enveloped with ripe fruit and is tense. The four clones of Sauvignon Blanc (MS, 316, 317 and 905) bring genetic diversity and fruit profile, which elevates the wine into the echelon of the great. This is a 360-degree drinking experience here, driven by phenolic drive, acid and an abundance of fruit. Excellent. Barrel ferment and lees work emphasizes all of the above. The 905 clone plays a role in the texture of the wine here. This is one of the best Cape Crest releases—and from a challenging season too. The wine goes a long way toward proving the theory that great producers prevail no matter the season, and a large part of that is the extensive work conducted in the vineyard. The years of research and development into vine and soil health, cover crops and canopy management has come home to roost in this season. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.""

94+ // Gary Walsh

""From one of the premier producers in hawkes bay the bouquet says it all with a seductive, precise and fresh fruit core, grapefruit, hay orange and apple. With a mx of new and seasoned oak along with lees stirring adds texture and complexity. A small % of Semillon in the blend adds breadth and a fine silk texture. Am impressive wine in perfect balance. Best drinking from today and through 2026.""

96 // Sam Kim

""Brilliantly expressed... finely focused palate is both pristine and complex... finishing impressively long with fabulous vibrancy and harmony.""

Product Details

White

2023

Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon

Te Mata Estate

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

5-10 Years

Stelvin

13.0%

750ml (Bottle)

Available for Purchase

Estimated dispatch from Warehouse: Friday, April 11, 2025

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Description

Since 1984, Te Mata Estate has been renowned for its barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blancs, and the Cape Crest 2023 continues this legacy. The blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Sémillon is hand-harvested from the estate's historic Hawke's Bay vineyards. After fermentation in French oak barrels, the wine is aged on lees with regular stirring for 11 months, imparting depth and complexity. This meticulous process results in a wine that is both expressive and refined, embodying the unique terroir of Hawke's Bay.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Food Pairings:

Fish

Poultry

Shellfish

Tasting Notes

Description

Since 1984, Te Mata Estate has been renowned for its barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blancs, and the Cape Crest 2023 continues this legacy. The blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, and Sémillon is hand-harvested from the estate's historic Hawke's Bay vineyards. After fermentation in French oak barrels, the wine is aged on lees with regular stirring for 11 months, imparting depth and complexity. This meticulous process results in a wine that is both expressive and refined, embodying the unique terroir of Hawke's Bay.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Food Pairings:

Fish

Poultry

Shellfish

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