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- 2022 Sato Riesling
- 2020 La Ferme de Sato Schisteux Chenin Blanc
- 2020 La Ferme de Sato Chant du Vent Chardonnay
- 2018 Sato Pisa Terrace Pinot Noir
- 2021 Le Ferme de Sato Alyssum Gamay
- 2020 La Ferme de Sato Sous Bois Cabernet Franc
The wines of Yoshiaki Sato and his wife Kyoko have become cult classics of Central Otago in just a few short vintages. This pack gives you a look at the full range of this fantastic artisan producer.
We have just 12 of these packs available.
2022 Sato Riesling
The Sato Riesling is a dry, textural style of Riesling, a little different to the typical off-dry examples out of Central Otago.
Around half of the fruit is fermented using carbonic maceration, bringing a savouriness and palate weight to the fore.
The rapier-like acidity of this region is on full display from the Satos but with a little more dimension and interest thanks to some very clever winemaking.
2020 La Ferme de Sato Schisteux Chenin Blanc
As the name "Schisteux" suggests, the Chenin Blanc on the Sato vineyard is grown on the parts of the site that are richest in schist soils.
This imparts a distinct minerality to the Sato home farm Chenin Blanc, in a not-too-dissimilar mode to the great Chenin Blancs of the Loire Valley.
Chalky yet textural and absolutely delicious, this a powerhouse Chenin Blanc that will not disappoint.
2020 La Ferme de Sato Chant du Vent Chardonnay
The Sato Chant du Vent Chardonnay is sourced from across the three blocks planted by Yoshiaki and Kyoko Sato on their small vineyard in the shade of Mt. Pisa.
"Chant du Vent" translates to "Song of the Wind", which refers to the whistling noise created by the wind as it hurtles through the vineyard posts. The Satos want this wine, along with the Sur Les Nuages Pinot Noir, to represent their whole farm, so in a way, this is the Siren Song of the Sato vineyard.
It's a rich yet mineral-driven Chardonnay with plenty of weight and flavour. It will drink well now but also reward mid-term cellaring.
96 points
"A complex and complete chardonnay with acid energy guiding the wine. Full-bodied with fabulous fruit of sliced apples, cooked apples and salted caramel with flint at the end. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap."
- James Suckling
2018 Sato Pisa Terrace Pinot Noir
Yoshi Sato's Pinot Noir is an ethereal example of how to translate site into wine via natural winemaking.
There's nothing added, nothing taken away during the winemaking process. Every ounce of character from this organically farmed site is preserved in the glass.
It's a wine of rare precision and delicacy and one that is highly sought-after by collectors in the know.
If you want to try the very best natural wines in NZ, this should absolutely be on your list.
95 points
"Ripe strawberries on the nose with some pie crust and dried flowers. Medium-bodied with beautifully integrated tannins that are ultra-fine and long. Such poise. Gorgeous. Drink or hold. Screw cap."
- James Suckling
2021 Le Ferme de Sato Alyssum Gamay
The Sato La Ferme wines are those organically grown by the Satos on their own estate.
In next to no time, this has become one of the greatest Gamays in New Zealand. The alluvial soils of Yoshiaki & Kyoko's vineyard bring incredible structure to this wine. It has tannin, it has depth, it could go toe-to-toe with any Gamay grown anywhere on Earth.
Organic farming, gentle winemaking, with only a couple of barrels made you'll have to be quick if you want this rare bird as part of your collection.
95 points
"Very floral with white pepper and it evolves beautifully. Medium body with fine tannins. Orange peel. Dried spices. Silky and caressing in the finish. A more opened and alluring gamay from here."
- James Suckling
2020 La Ferme de Sato Sous Bois Cabernet Franc
"Sous Bois" translates to "Forest Undergrowth", which is reminiscent of the earthy, savoury characters that present in Cabernet Franc grown on the Sato home vineyard.
It's a rarity to see this variety in Central Otago - a region dominated by Pinot Noir - but on the North-Northeast facing slope of Block Four of Kyoko and Yoshi Sato's vineyard, it gets to perfect ripeness.
As with all Sato wines, there's an elegance and freshness to this wine that harks back to something old world. It's very, very good.
93 points
"A juicy and savory cabernet franc with cherries, plums and hints of flower stems. Earth funk. Medium- to full-bodied with chewy tannins and an wet earth finish. Mushroom. Drink now."
- James Suckling
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