Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2021

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Cloudy Bay
Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Vintage : 2021
Country : New Zealand
Region : Marlborough
Subregion
Type : White
Style Medium Bodied Aromatic Dry
Format : 75cl
Alcohol : 13,5°
Grappes : 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Widely regarded as the quintessential expression of the acclaimed Marlborough wine region, Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is an international benchmark wine noted for its vibrant aromatics, layers of pure fruit flavours and fine structure.

Experts		Score	Vintage
WS	Wine Spectator	93	2021
JS	James Suckling	92	2021
BC	Bob Campbell MW	95	2020
DCT	Decanter	92	2020
VN	Vinous (Antonio Galloni)	91	2020
WE	Wine Enthusiast	90	2019
RP	Robert Parker	92	2018
W&S	Wines & Spirits	90	2016
JR	Jancis Robinson	16.5	2016

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Wine Spectator (WS) : 93 Points (2021)

Intense and fresh, with green apple, dried pineapple, candied ginger and lemon curd flavors that show a hint of ripe melon, followed by details of lemon verbena on the finish. Drink now.

James Suckling (JS) : 92 Points (2021)

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.

Bob Campbell MW (BC) : 95 Points (2020)

Intense and quite weighty Sauvignon Blanc with passionfruit, lime zest, gooseberry, red and green capsicum and subtle oyster-shell flavours, supported by deliciously tangy acidity that drives a lengthy finish. (9/2020)

Decanter (DCT) : 92 Points (2020)

It would be easy for Cloudy Bay to rest on its laurels, such is its renown, but you can't argue with the quality (even if you might at the price). The sweet, juicy pink grapefruit, guava and passion fruit notes are elegant, not in your face, and balanced well by brisk acidity. Delicious!

Vinous (Antonio Galloni) (VN) : 91 Points (2020)

Delightfully textured and smooth with balanced yet mouthwatering acidity, this wine veers into the green hedgerow spectrum of Sauvignon; think nettles and elderflowers rather than flamboyant tropical fruits. That said, there's a subtle flavor of passion fruit running through this wine. Midweight with some decent concentration, it offers nice grip on the medium-plus-length finish. Don't chill the hell out of this or you'll miss the best bits. I've given a drinking window of 2020–2025 but having tasted a delightful 14-year-old Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc that tastes like a mature Sémillon, I can say that you’re not in any danger if you leave it longer. Drinking window: 2020 - 2024

Wine Enthusiast (WE) : 90 Points (2019)

This vintage of Marlborough’s most famous label is a balanced, refreshing drop. Bright aromas of grapefruit, peaches n’ cream, lemongrass and tomato leaf lead to a palate that crunches with acidity while also being slippery and juicy-fruited. A summer sipper with or without food.

Robert Parker (RP) : 92 Points (2018)

In another tricky vintage, the team at Cloudy Bay has turned out one of their best recent efforts. The 2018 Sauvignon Blanc boasts notes of gooseberries and pineapple up front, and shows lovely harmony and roundness on the palate. It's medium-bodied and easy to drink, with hints of nectarine and pink grapefruit joining in on the creamy-textured palate and long, silky finish.

Wines & Spirits (W&S) : 90 Points (2016)

Showing some restraint in its passion-fruit scents, grapefruit flavors and gentle acidity, this is the style that originally set the bar for Marlborough sauvignon blanc. Tart, clean and firm, it’s a wine that will please a lot of white-wine drinkers.

Jancis Robinson (JR) : 16.5 Points (2016)

Tasted Nov 2016 - Grapefruit, citrus and tastes bone dry. A bit lean overall. Not sure it is worth the premium though it is more persistent than some. (JH)

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