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.
Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Sato Pisa Vineyard. Soil: Alluvial, sandy or silt loam with schist & quartz gravel. Viticulture: No pesticides, herbicides, systemic fungicides or inorganic fertilisers used. Harvest: Hand picked, 14 April 2023. 51 hl/ha. Vinification: Natural yeast fermentation. No whole bunch. 27 days on skins. No additives except for < 15 mg/l sulphites before bottling. Maturation: 15 months in old French oak barrels. No new oak. Bottled: September 2024 without fining or filtration. 1800 bottles produced."
96/100 & Top 100 New Zealand Wines of 2025, JamesSuckling.com (2023 Vintage)
"Clearly the best gamay in New Zealand, showing perfumed aromas of flowers, black pepper and cloves as well as orange peel with wet earth. Medium-bodied. This has a solid core of fruit and an extremely long finish with granite and slate undertones, just like a top Morgon. Drink now."











