High scores at the IWSC
We are celebrating four incredible new scores from the International Wine and Spirits Competition, one of the world's most revered award programmes.
The following wines were recognised in the prestigious UK-based competition:
- te Pā 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Oke: 92 points
- te Pā 2024 Reserve Collection Hillside Sauvignon Blanc: 92 points
- Pā Road 2024 Sauvignon Blanc: 91 points
- te Pā 2024 Sauvignon Blanc: 90 points
We are delighted with these 90+ point scores, across a number of our wine brands. Have a read below for our winemaker's tasting notes for each of the wines, and get in touch if you would like to list, import, or purchase any of these delicious, award-winning wines!
te Pā 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Oke: 92 points
Aromatically impressions of stone fruit, citrus blossom, and tropical notes, all supported by lightly smoked oak with just a hint of flint. The palate is equally complex and generous. Stone fruits are balanced by lemongrass and citrus themes. Flavours of vanilla pod, fennel, poached pear and melon are cleansed by a finish of lime driven citrus.
The oak provides a savoury foil to the wine; salted caramel and vanilla notes combined with smoke and spice.
te Pā 2024 Reserve Collection Hillside Sauvignon Blanc: 92 points
Pungent aromatics of Meyer lemon, white pineapple and powdery florals with nettle, fennel and boxwood notes adding layers of complexity.
The palate is crisp and textural with impressions of juicy lime, preserved lemon, fresh herbs and wet rock. This wine possesses classic Awatere minerality, concentrated fruit, and a long crisp refreshing finish. Great as an aperitif or with food.
Pā Road 2024 Sauvignon Blanc: 91 points
This wine displays vibrant and varietal aromatics of mandarin, mango, sage, passionfruit and lemon. Ripe tropical fruit notes with a touch of fresh herbs make an appearance also.
The palate is concentrated with flavours of citrus, melon, gooseberry and passionfruit. Delicate blackcurrant and wild fennel flavours dance around the core of primary fruit. The finish is crisp and clean with hints of lingering spice and a touch of chalky minerality.
te Pā 2024 Sauvignon Blanc: 90 points
The 2024 te Pa Sauvignon Blanc is beautifully perfumed with notes of white peach, guava, feijoa, fresh peas and nettle. The palate is super concentrated and precise, with zesty citrus and summer stone fruit flavours, complimented by subtle hints of jalapenõ, sage, and wet river stones.
This wine possesses crisp, refreshing acidity and a unique mineral saline finish.
