A white wine from Matakana, north of Auckland. I didn’t buy the wine, but I hear the story that the name comes from the grapevines not being quite what the owners thought they were buying! A bright straw/green colour in the glass. Aromatic and lifted in the bouquet, with lemon, pear, satsuma, meadow grass, allspice and grapefruit notes. Light-bodied and crisp on the palate, with a fine balance of acidity, fruit ripeness and a waxy texture. Some residual sweetness comes through – certainly off-dry – and that grassy, hay flavour is a character throughout. Possibly a little light for a meal, it is a good aperitif option, or with a platter of cheese – as it would be served at the Cellar Door. 88pts
OBV Matakana ‘The Impostor’ 2024
