Sato LFDS Schisteux Chenin Blanc 2023

Sato Wines was established by Yoshiaki Sato, and his wife, Kyoko Sato, as a small project in 2009.  La Ferme de Sato (LFDS) is their own estate fruit from a vineyard they established in 2016 on a old sheep farm in the Pisa sub-region of Otago.  With just half a hectare planted to Chenin Blanc, this wine is very limited, 266 dozen released.  Farmed organically,  wines are unfined, unfiltered and vegan friendly. 

Critics thoughts - "A decadent chenin, showing sliced mangoes, light caramel and spices. Does this have some botrytis? Fascinating. Dense yet lively with flavour. Creamy texture and an intense finish with some lemons and apricots. Drink now. Screw Cap."  96 points, James Suckling.