..Bright acidity, making it refreshing and delicious.

Sam Kim has been involved for the past 30 years in New Zealand hospitality, wine retail, importing and distribution, as well as running wine courses and master classes. He holds a Certificate in Winemaking and has been judging wine for the last 20 years at various wine competitions and magazines. Sam tastes all wines blind and rates out of 20-points, then converted to 100-point and five-star scales – two of the most effective and easy to understand rating systems.

Check out Sam’s review for our 2023 TAKĀ Sauvignon Blanc, awarding it 5 stars!

“Intense and fabulously aromatic, the bouquet shows passionfruit, kiwifruit, Gala apple and lemon zest aromas, followed by a wonderfully flavorsome palate that's juicy and lively. Brilliantly supported by bright acidity, making it refreshing and delicious. At its best: now to 2026.”

93 Points, 5 stars - Wine Orbit, Sam Kim, Feb 2024.