Te Mata Estate, one of New Zealand’s most historic wineries, has been producing Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc since 1984, long before barrel-aged Sauvignon became fashionable. Inspired by the great white wines of Bordeaux, Cape Crest is more than just a fruit-driven New Zealand Sauvignon—it’s layered, textural, and built for aging. The 2023 vintage, shaped by a cooler, balanced growing season in Hawke’s Bay, offers both vibrant freshness and depth.

Lime zest, nectarine, and passionfruit mingle with subtle toasted almond and flinty minerality, thanks to fermentation and aging in French oak. A small percentage of Sémillon and Sauvignon Gris adds richness and complexity, rounding out the wine’s crisp acidity with a touch of creaminess. Unlike the punchy, high-aromatic styles of Marlborough, Cape Crest leans into structure and finesse, making it an elegant alternative for lovers of serious, food-friendly Sauvignon Blanc.

Perfect with seafood, roast chicken, or creamy risottos, this is a wine that evolves beautifully in the glass. Enjoy now for its youthful vibrancy, or cellar for 5+ years to watch its complexity unfold.