Cloudy Bay - Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2023 (750ml)
Price: $33.99
| Producer | Cloudy Bay |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 58400 |
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Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc put New Zealand on the map with its captivating flavor. Their signature style is famous for its vibrant nose, mouthwatering palate and long finish. Stone fruit and citrus stand out, while minerality (think rain on river stones) provides balance.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
Leaps out of the glass with effusiveness, featuring flavors of apple blossom, Key lime, Honeycrisp, lemon thyme and fresh grated ginger. Notes of passionfruit, pineapple and lemon candy linger on the long, expressive and mouthwatering finish.
Vinous: 93 Points
It must be difficult being Cloudy Bay, because fame brings extra scrutiny and the question, "Does this brand offer value for money in the context of the wider region?" In 2023, the Sauvignon Blanc silences its critics. Its vineyard may be much larger than it once was, but it delivers - dry, clean and elegant, with classic characteristics and the bonus of welcome structure on the finish. It may not be the most flamboyant on the nose, focusing more on the herbal rather than tropical spectrum (whether that's elderflower, gooseberry, or classic passion fruit), but that seems to be a function of the vintage. The 2023 is long, fragrant, and exactly what you want from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, but with an extra layer of class.
James Suckling: 93 Points
Shows typical guava, grass and flint aromas with some green melon. Medium-bodied with a solid density of fruit as well as brightness and acid energy. Really well done for this vintage. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
