Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc put New Zealand on the map with its captivating flavour. This, the 40th Vintage of our Sauvignon Blanc is mouthwateringly intense, revealing notes of makrut lime, hibiscus and pink grapefruit.
Quite restrained on the nose and less tropical than previous vintages. It unfurls in the glass to reveal profound and attractive notes of citrus, lime leaf, apricot and orange blossom. The palate shows mouthwatering intensity, with subtle-but-juicy passionfruit notes melding with those of citrus, white stone fruit, makrut lime, pink peppercorn, hibiscus and pink grapefruit. Throughout, there is a freshening saline edge and a fresh-squeezed lemon acidity that carries a long,
concentrated and complex finish.
92 James Suckling Consistently delicious with sliced-apple, gooseberry, and lime character. Some grass too. Medium body, creamy texture and a fresh finish. This is the fortieth vintage of this wine. Drink now. Screw cap.
16 Jancis Robinson MW Full screwcapped bottle 1,377 g. The fortieth vintage of this famous wine, whose debut vintage was 1985. Extremely dry summer required regular irrigation but produced healthy fruit with an early harvest. Free-run juice was cold-settled before fermentation all in tank except for 1.5% fermented warmer in large oak. A portion saw spontaneous fermentation. 55 of 81 possible ingredients went into this blend. A powerfully pungent nose that could only be Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. It is very powerful, with lots of vibrant green-fruit flavours. Just off-dry. No that long but lots of impact on the nose and palate entry. 16/20 Drink 2024 - 2027
