Te Mara

Cloudy Bay

Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Barrel-fermented, pale lemon color, aromas of stone and tropical fruit with citrus, honeysuckle and flinty notes. On the palate flavors of peach, ripe apple, melon and lemon citrus, crisp with herb floral spice. Well balanced, lively acidity, long finish ending with fruit and wet stone character. Nice! — a day ago

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Te Mata Estate

Estate Vineayards Sauvignon Blanc 2023

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
9.0

In a blind test for Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand this was the second favorite, although blind, it seems less like a Sauvignon Blanc or perhaps less like a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. It is more neutral citrus little bit spritz. It’s very nice but nothing incredible. Grapefruit and lemon — a month ago

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Te Mata Estate

Cape Crest Hawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Refreshing, light pop, lemon zest — 3 months ago

Craggy Range

Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Full of flavour, dry will definitely have again — 3 days ago

Cloudy Bay

Te Wahi Central Otago Pinot Noir 2017

Better than 2018, the 2017 is pure savoury meaty spice. This could pass as a serious burgundy. Light but powerful, mushroom funkiness, bright cherry. High acidity, med fine grained tannin, and very long. Fresh and alive. Reverberates….but also serious?? — a month ago

LM liked this

Broc Cellars

Michael Mara Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

Great CA Chardonnay. Balanced, not overly oaked, not really buttery. Fresh and delicious lemon, yellow apple, underripe pear. It doesn’t have the electric acidity of the Adank Swiss Chardonnay I just tried, but it’s delicious in its own softer, more subtle way. Speaking of Swiss, I’m using a cup for tonight’s cheese fondue on a snowy night. — 2 months ago

Austin and ESF liked this

Matthiasson

Michael Mara Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Paul J
9.5

Modest gold color. Stone fruit, lemongrass, and maybe a hint of vanilla on the nose. Same on the palate, which is well integrated. Medium depth and finish.

Give this a little decant, revising from 94-95.
— a month ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Paul and 5 others liked this

Te Mata Estate

Estate Vineyards Chardonnay 2023

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
8.9

It seems a little bit too much like Sauvignon Blanc to me and not enough like Chardonnay on the pallet. It has a touch of spritz.  — a month ago

Doug, Bob and 1 other liked this

Te Mata Estate

Elston Chardonnay 2021

Golden hay color. Citrus, peach, vanilla. On the palate-hints of oak, buttery, nutty. Balanced, not overtly rich. Medium acidity.
— 6 months ago