Te Mata, Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc, Hawke's Bay, 2018

It goes to show that New Zealand Sauvignon is identifiable even against the most tropical of Loire Sauvignons, even though in this case the wine is from Hawke's Bay rather than Marlborough. Initially more subtle than Domaine du Pré Baron's Touraine Sauvignon, in the end it's actually the intensity that stands it apart. It has sweet notes of apricot, fresh mango and a hint of banana. There's definitely some oak influence lending woodiness to the juicy palate, with plenty of warmth and acidity. It clearly needs some more time to integrate.