Sato Wines

2023 La Ferme de Sato 'Sous Bois' Cabernet Franc

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"A very elegant cabernet franc, showing crushed berries, oranges and cedar with some fresh lemongrass. Medium-bodied with fine, integrated tannins and a polished finish. Refined but strong. Drink or hold."

- 95 points, JamesSuckling.com

 


Sato Wines, founded by husband and wife Yoshiaki and Kyoko Sato, is one of New Zealand’s most compelling wine producers. After studying viticulture at Lincoln University in 2006, the couple trained at Felton Road and with European greats like Philippe Pacalet and Jean-Yves Bizot, grounding their approach in tradition.

They launched Sato Wines in 2009, initially as a négoce project, and began planting their own vineyard, La Ferme de Sato, in 2016. Completed in 2019, their minimalist winery in Central Otago reflects their commitment to biodynamic and organic practices.


“I can tell you the hype is fully deserved; the wines are beautiful, reflecting both the place where they’re grown and the fastidious but soulful approach of the vignerons. All the effort is clearly worth it.” 

- Max Allen, The Australian Financial Review

Region Central Otago
Country New Zealand
Vintage 2023
Size 750ml
Alcohol 13.8%
Closure Cork
Grapes Cabernet Franc
Farming Biodynamic
About the Wine

True to its natural winemaking philosophy, no pesticides, herbicides, systemic fungicides, or inorganic fertilizers were used in the vineyard, and the only additive in the finished wine is a minimal 15 mg/L of sulfites added before bottling. 

Reviews

"A very elegant cabernet franc, showing crushed berries, oranges and cedar with some fresh lemongrass. Medium-bodied with fine, integrated tannins and a polished finish. Refined but strong. Drink or hold."

- 95 points, JamesSuckling.com

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2023 La Ferme de Sato 'Sous Bois' Cabernet Franc
$79.00

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