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| BRAND NEW & IN-STOCK! |
| SATO 2014 RIESLING & PINOT GRIS |
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 Man, are we excited! During his trip here in July, Yoshiaki Sato shared with me that he really liked what he's seeing in the elevage of his 2014 vintage. He said that 2013 blessed him with a super-intense, concentrated set of fruits, and that is why it needed much longer, particularly the reds, to settle in the bottle before he's comfortable to release them. They are still quite tautly youthful, by the way, so lay down these cellar treasures for a while. But vintage 2014, he hinted, has quite a different personality: less serious, more giving and charming, eager to please, without sacrificing the requisite stuffing to be excellent enough to bear Sato's label. Last week, the first two wines from 2014 had landed, and I couldn't wait. So I cracked one each open this week to taste, and I totally see Yoshi's point. Yum... Delicious... Wow... These babies will be hard to resist, although they will merit that extra time in the bottle (perhaps a few more months or so for the Riesling in my estimation). I already foresee myself sipping them very frequently at my own leisure. They are truly delectable. Fresh, succulent, perfumed and full of pebbly minerals. In short, captivating, affordable artisanal deliciousness. Don't miss these slurpalicious juice. Sato makes very little of these beauties, far fewer than his scarce Pinot Noirs. And they are available now. Get on it! — Henry P.S. In my own time, I have found myself opening the 2013 Riesling frequently. It's gorgeous now, that slate-y, lime-y, mildly kerosene-y archetypal expression of Riesling clearly articulating itself while refreshing the palate with a zingy cool sensation. Lovely perfume in the mouth and wonderful length in the finish. If you have some, do taste it. If you want to get some, we have the last remaining few bottles for you to try. Please inquire with us.  |
 SATO WINES was established by Yoshiaki
Sato (pictured, right), and his wife
Kyoko, as a small project in 2009. Sato aspires to work only and fully in a "natural" way — essentially meaning organic/biodynamic viticulture and non-interventionist cellar practices — in order to preserve and fully express terroir nuances. "Our goal is to make wines which can heal people; soft, delicate, supple, smooth mouth filling wines rather than powerful, heavily structured, aggressive wines," says Yoshiaki as he explains his philosophy. Yoshiaki Sato is as erudite and deliberate a winemaker as one can hope to meet. He makes no "accidental" or "incidental" wines. If Sato decides to make a cuvée, he will ensure it is not just good enough, but true to his exacting philosophy. Fermented whole-bunch by way of indigenous yeasts and pretty much as undisturbed as possible in the cellar, terroir character is preserved across all of Sato's wines. He is ever patient to understand the vineyards from which he picks with extreme care in order to express the nobility of each varietal. It is understandable that being in Central Otago the world naturally spotlights his Pinot Noirs. He more than impresses with this grape, achieving uncommon transparency, lightness and delicacy compared to his neighbour's produce. That said, however, what's been gaining buzz alarmingly fast are Sato's limited releases of his white wines. Each is equally precious to the reds, if not more so as they are produced in significantly smaller quantities. They are meticulously grown and raised within the same natural framework, expressing rare soil-inflected savoury complexity. And none articulates the authenticity of the soil more immediately than his favourite crop: Riesling. There are many regions that are known for one varietal but in fact produce another consistently and effortlessly well. Riesling is to Central Otago's Pinot Noir what Syrah is to California's Cabernet. As I've long noted (and many critics agree), Riesling is perfectly at home in Central Otago, effortlessly achieving a noble expression thanks to the continental growing conditions and the schisty soil types of the region. Sato’s wines are bottled with extremely low levels of SO2 added, a risky cellar practice that mandates perfectly ripened clean fruits and which demonstrates very high wine-making and hygiene standards. With Sato, one will encounter exacting artisanal natural wines par excellence redolent of soil expression, the kind which will rewrite Central Otago's potentials as a serious contender for exceedingly fine Riesling and Pinot Gris. One will instantly sense Sato's Old World sensitivity with all these wines. While speaking clearly of the region's terroir, it would take no effort at all on the part of any seasoned Francophile to see how Sato's experience in Alsace has profoundly impacted the aesthetics of these elegant, dangerously delicious wine. The special prices are valid until 2 DECEMBER 2015. Order will be taken on a first-come first-served basis, subject to remaining availability and final written confirmation. No further discount. Full and immediate settlement is required to confirm orders. The wines are available ex-cellar Singapore having been received direct from cellar in Central Otago. |
| THE OFFER |
| SPECIAL PRICES
VALID UNTIL 2 DECEMBER 2015 2014 Riesling, Central Otago S$ 55 / 750 ml for 6-bottles and up S$ 59 / 750 ml for 3-bottles and up S$ 62 / 750 ml 2,480 bottles produced. From Northburn Station Vineyard (organic). Whole-bunch pressed. Natural yeast. 12.8% alcohol. Bottled with just a homeopathic trace of SO2 just prior to bottling, this is archetypal Riesling grown on gravelly schist and quartz rocks. Crystalline, stony and appearing almost bone-dry in spite of its trace (lowish 2.2 g/l) of residual sugar. Straw yellow colour. At the moment it is a touch reduced, but it cannot hide an uplifting nose of citrus, splash of lime, crushed apple, touch of pine resin followed by fresh cream and baked bread. Supple and rather textural in the mouth with tangy orchard fruit splashing invigorating acidity that leads to a finish marked by wet stone minerality. 2014 Pinot Gris, Central Otago S$ 55 / 750 ml for 6-bottles and up S$ 59 / 750 ml for 3-bottles and up S$ 62 / 750 ml 880 bottles produced. From Northburn Station Vineyard (organic). Whole-bunch pressed. Natural yeast fermentation on-skin for 4 weeks. No settling. Aged in used oak barrels for 14 months. 15% alcohol. Homeopathic trace of SO2 just prior to bottling. Sporting a deep golden hue in appearance, I was expecting an even larger wine given the alcohol, but, boy, it is so well held together! It's almost impossible to tell until one reads the label. (I wasn't alone tasting this and I'm not the only one thinking so.) More pear here, with almond and spicy fruit, a touch buttery. But the wine is energetic in the mouth, with metallic minerality to provide a nice lift towards the end. This is delicious, very gastronomic, rather chewy but very fresh wine. Turns pretty and floral in the mouth, reminding me of David Léclapart, another personal favourite. Delicious and more expressive than the riesling at this point. |
| TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. Prices in this offer are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) nett, ex-cellar Singapore, valid for orders taken and confirmed up to 2 December 2015 or until sold out, whichever is sooner. No further discount. 2. Prices are for single bottle size 750 ML unless otherwise stated. 3. Wines will be confirmed on a first-come first-served basis, subject to remaining unsold and written confirmation. 4. Immediate full payment must be made to secure the order. No reservations allowed. We reserve the rights to cancel orders not honoured by timely payment. 5. This offer is non-transferable and cannot be used in conjunction with other offers and/or promotions. 6. Wines sold are not returnable. 7. Delivery to a single Singapore address is available for a purchase above S$500. Please allow a few days to coordinate delivery. |
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