2021 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
A$42.24
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5108T\CBSB21
Wow, a classic, where the aromas seem to leap from the glass. There's passionfruit flower, red capsicum, citrus peel, Thai basil, lemon verbena and a distinctive smoky note. A powerful wine with excellent concentration, length and drive, vivacious, tangy freshness and a long, saline finish. A benchmark wine.
96 points winerater.co.nz
Delicious sauvignon blanc with integrated gooseberry, capsicum, passionfruit and ripe melon flavours supported by gently tangy acidity. The wine has an ethereal texture and a lingering finish.
94 points Bob Campbell MW therealreview.com OCT 2021 Drink 2021–2025
The 2021 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is intense and vibrant,. The nose is open, appealing and expressive, with ripe passionfruit, white peach and a hint of lime.
The palate is deliciously concentrated and tropical underpinned by nectarine and blossoms. Saline notes bring structure, while passionfruit and vibrant citrus acidity bring balance. The compelling finish encourages you to take another sip, and then another.
Sauvignon 2021 is a wine that will age very well, but it will take incredible restraint and will-power for this to occur as this wine drinks now. It also hints at the rewards of keeping a bottle aside for future consumption.
Established in 1985, Cloudy Bay was one of the first five wine makers to venture into Marlborough. At the time, it was almost an unimaginable place to set-up a vineyard. But Cloudy Bay’s founder - David Hohnen - was convinced of its potential to produce great wine and invested in the best land of the region. Since then, Marlborough has risen to become New Zealand’s leading wine region, as well as one of the finest winemaking locations in the world.
The winery was named after Cloudy Bay, a body of water explorer Captain James Cook came across during his voyage to New Zealand in 1770. His discovery coincided with flooding in the region, which washed large amounts of sediment into the sea. Noticing the water’s opaque appearance, Cook cleverly christened the area Cloudy Bay.
Today, Cloudy Bay not only captures the essence of Marlborough but also embodies New Zealand's luxury to the world. The luxury of space and time, of intimate moments and nature’s rarest qualities.
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Varietals | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 96 |
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