92 points “This is really perfumed with fresh guava grass papaya and bitter-lemon aromas. Full-bodied with tangy acidity and an oily and creamy texture. Crisp finish. Always attractive.” – James Suckling
One of the first few wineries established in Marlborough Cloudy Bay is a bona fide icon. This status was cemented in 2003 when it was bought by Louis Vuitton Möet Hennessey a move that placed it alongside titans of the industry like Château d’Yquem Dom Pérignon Glenmorangie Krug Ardbeg and Château Cheval Blanc.
Now Cloudy Bay is one of the world’s most famous producers an incredible feat for a winery that was only established in 1985. It achieved this through meticulous attention to detail and unmistakable regional expression. Thanks in no small part to Cloudy Bay New Zealand has now defined Sauvignon Blanc much to the chagrin of France’s Loire Valley.
Each year their new vintage is launched exclusively through Harvey Nichols. Green and exuberant the 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is grassy and packed with orchard fruit. It leaps from the glass with kaffir lime leaf freshly cut summer lawns pear Granny Smith apple fresh herbs grapefruit lemongrass white blossom gooseberry Amalfi lemon tropical fruit peach and passionfruit. Highly consistent this is perfect on its own or can be paired with sushi fresh seafood asparagus avocado or spicy Southeast Asian dishes. Just remember advice of the expert critics at Vinous when you come to serve this wine: “Don't chill the hell out of this or you'll miss the best bits.”
SKU No.: 3446058
Style No.: 880343
Region: Marlborough
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
Closure: Screw
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 13.3%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
92 points “This is really perfumed with fresh guava grass papaya and bitter-lemon aromas. Full-bodied with tangy acidity and an oily and creamy texture. Crisp finish. Always attractive.” – James Suckling
One of the first few wineries established in Marlborough Cloudy Bay is a bona fide icon. This status was cemented in 2003 when it was bought by Louis Vuitton Möet Hennessey a move that placed it alongside titans of the industry like Château d’Yquem Dom Pérignon Glenmorangie Krug Ardbeg and Château Cheval Blanc.
Now Cloudy Bay is one of the world’s most famous producers an incredible feat for a winery that was only established in 1985. It achieved this through meticulous attention to detail and unmistakable regional expression. Thanks in no small part to Cloudy Bay New Zealand has now defined Sauvignon Blanc much to the chagrin of France’s Loire Valley.
Each year their new vintage is launched exclusively through Harvey Nichols. Green and exuberant the 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is grassy and packed with orchard fruit. It leaps from the glass with kaffir lime leaf freshly cut summer lawns pear Granny Smith apple fresh herbs grapefruit lemongrass white blossom gooseberry Amalfi lemon tropical fruit peach and passionfruit. Highly consistent this is perfect on its own or can be paired with sushi fresh seafood asparagus avocado or spicy Southeast Asian dishes. Just remember advice of the expert critics at Vinous when you come to serve this wine: “Don't chill the hell out of this or you'll miss the best bits.”
SKU No.: 3446058
Style No.: 880343