Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Country
New Zealand
Producer
Cloudy Bay Wines
Grape(s)
Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
Type
White
Style
Not Set
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
13.5%
Closure Style
Screw cap
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Producer
Cloudy Bay Vineyards was established in 1985 by Cape Mentelle Vineyards in Western Australia, and is today part of Estates & Wines, The Moët Hennessy Wine Division. The winery and vineyards are situated in the Wairau Valley in Marlborough at the northern end of New Zealand`s South Island. The winery is named after the bay at the eastern extreme of the Wairau Valley, named so by Captain Cook on his voyage to New Zealand in 1770. Cloudy Bay has 250 hectares over four estate vineyards, and long-term supply agreements with nine Wairau Valley growers. The main varieties grown are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with lesser quantities of Gewurztraminer, Riesling, and Pinot Gris.
Tasting Notes
Often regarded as New Zealand’s flagship Sauvignon, this is a wine of premium quality. The winemakers carefully select the right grapes to ensure quality each year. An expressive and zesty nose of citrus and lime underpinned with notes of nectarine and passionfruit. The palate follows with vibrant and ripe notes of lime, grapefruit, peach and guava with a distinctive flinty minerality. A crisp citrus acidity retains the freshness on the palate and finishes with incredible length with lingering notes.
Food
Delicious on its own or alongside goats cheese and green salad, and it’s a natural pair with most seafood such as tempura oysters, locally-caught sashimi, and steamed mussels with garlic, citrus and parsley.
