Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $22.59Original NZD 39.95≈ €20.10 · £16.98 | www.temata.co.nz ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $31.35Original €27.90 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Grape Varieties 86% Sauvignon Blanc, 9% Sémillon, 5% Sauvignon Gris
Drinking Window Will continue to evolve in bottle for 10 years from harvest.
Region Hawke's Bay
Harvest Dates 5–14 March 2024
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Bridge Pa and Havelock Hills vineyards
Fermentation Vessels New and seasoned French oak barrels
Pressing Method Separate Parcels Were Destemmed, Lightly Crushed And Cooled, Given Brief Skin Contact, Then Pressed And Cold-Settled.
Oak Details 36% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak36%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date February 2025
Production Details After barrel fermentation and maturation, the wines remained on lees with regular stirring for a further 11 months before February 2025 bottling. Residual sugar was classified as Dry at bottling; no numerical residual-sugar value was supplied.
Tasting Notes Grapefruit, lime blossom, white currant, guava, citrus brioche, nectarine, lemon oil, tropical fruit, sea salt, flint and toasted cedar; focused, mineral-edged finish.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 7.7 g/L
Grape Varieties 97% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Sémillon, 1% Sauvignon Gris
Drinking Window Will continue to evolve in bottle for 10 years from harvest.
Region Hawke's Bay
Harvest Dates 21–28 March 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels New and seasoned French oak barrels
Pressing Method Separate Parcels Were Destemmed, Lightly Crushed And Cooled, Given Brief Skin Contact, Then Pressed And Cold-Settled.
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date February 2024
Production Details Following barrel fermentation, the wines were aged on lees with regular stirring for a further 11 months before February 2024 bottling. Residual sugar was classified as Dry at bottling; no numerical residual-sugar value was given.
Tasting Notes Lime zest, grapefruit, cream soda, gooseberry, yellow currant, tropical fruit, smoke, flint and cedar; vibrant, concentrated and focused.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.32
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Grape Varieties 88% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Sauvignon Gris, 5% Sémillon
Region Hawke's Bay
Harvest Dates 28 February–13 March 2022
Fermentation Vessels New and seasoned French oak barrels
Pressing Method Separate Parcels Were Destemmed, Lightly Crushed And Cooled, Given Brief Skin Contact, Then Pressed And Cold-Settled.
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date February 2023
Production Details Following barrel fermentation, the wines were aged on lees with regular stirring for a further 11 months before February 2023 bottling. Residual sugar was classified as Dry at bottling; no numerical residual-sugar value was supplied.
Tasting Notes White-gold colour; nectarine, grapefruit, lime zest, lemongrass, guava, toast, ripe stone fruit and herbal notes; saline, long finish.
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1996 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.6%
pH 3.39
Total Acidity 7.5 g/L
Drinking Window 1–3 years from harvest
Region Hawke's Bay
Harvest Dates 10–13 April 1996
Fermentation Vessels New and older 225-litre barrels
Barrel Size 225
Bottling Date Early October 1996
Production Details The hand-picked grapes were destemmed, crushed and cold-drained, then fermented in new and older 225-litre barrels. After fermentation, the wine remained in the same oak for a further four months before blending and bottling in early October. Residual sugar was classified as Dry at bottling; no numerical value was supplied.
Tasting Notes Golden-green colour, smoky oak, melon, pear and fig; soft, rich and long.
Food Pairing White meats and seafood prepared with sauces, herbs or spices.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $31.35Original €27.90 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
349 Te Mata Road, RD 12, Havelock North 4294, New Zealand
Phone
+64 6 877 4399
Email
Owner
Buck and Morris families
Cellarmaster
Phil Brodie