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Cloudy Bay : Sauvignon Blanc 2023
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Cloudy Bay : Sauvignon Blanc 2023

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J. Robinson | 16
Wine Spectator | 93
J. Suckling | 93
Vinous - A. Galloni | 93
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Rebecca Gibb MW

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.

Description

Characteristics and tasting tips of the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc by Cloudy Bay

Tasting

Nose
With a seductive vivacity, the nose combines refreshing fragrances of citrus, lime, white nectarine and passion fruit.

Palate
Ample and precise, the palate ideally combines fruity expression, minerality and balance.

A fresh and fruity white wine from New Zealand

The estate

It was in 1985 that the Cloudy Bay estate was founded by David Hohnen, on the lands of Marlborough in New Zealand. In a breathtakingly beautiful landscape shared between the Pacific Ocean and the Richmond Range mountain range, Cloudy Bay is located at the entrance to the bay bearing the same name. A true pioneer, the New Zealand estate was one of the first to settle on the Marlborough terroir and now has over 310 hectares of vineyards. The vineyard is firmly committed to protecting the environment by integrating good practices, both in the vineyard and in the winery. In just three decades, Cloudy Bay has established itself as an emblematic reference for New World wines.

The vineyard

This New Zealand wine comes from vines located in the heart of the iconic Wairau Valley, in Marlborough. The gravelly and stony soils, as well as the sunny and dry climate, provide the ideal conditions for the production of sublime Sauvignon Blancs.  

Vinification and ageing

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels (only 5%). It was partly triggered by the influence of indigenous yeasts to express all the uniqueness of this Marlborough terroir.

Blend

Sauvignon Blanc (100%).

Cloudy Bay : Sauvignon Blanc 2023
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