The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc has an enticing nose, with appealing aromas of ripe honeydew melon, passionfruit, vibrant citrus and a subtle touch of fresh blackcurrant leaf. The palate is concentrated and elegant, with hints of fresh sea air balancing out the warmth of the ripe fruit notes at the wine’s core. Subtle tropical fruit characters are underpinned by freshening notes of makrut lime, lemongrass, Meyer lemon and a touch of grapefruit skin. Show
Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is a natural match for almost any seafood, including sashimi, and steamed mussels with garlic, citrus and parsley. It’s also a great match for green salads and goats’ cheese. A hint from us: if it goes with lemon, it goes with Sauvignon Blanc. Region and GrapesRegion: Marlborough Grape: Chardonnay ABV: 13% Cellaring PotentialDrink now through 2033 The Cellarmaster Wines score is given out of 100 and this can be seen in our badges throughout the site. This is our independant rating. Wines that score between 85-89 points receive a BRONZE badge. Wines that score between 90-94 points receive a SILVER badge. Wines with a score of 95 and over receive a GOLD badge. Thumbs Up!This is a great price which makes this wine great value.
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The Cellarmaster: AK's ChoiceAndrew Kemeny has been in the wine business for over 30 years and is the Cellarmaster of Cellarmaster Wines. Look for our banner to know which wines have blown Andrew away. Critically AcclaimedIf a wine has won any competitions or awards, or has recieved positive reviews from sommeliers, wine connoisseurs or publications, then these will be listed under Critic Awards tab on the product page. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc put New Zealand on the map with its captivating flavour. The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is enticing and appealing, with notes of honeydew melon, passionfruit, citrus and blackcurrant leaf. For consumption 8-10°C / 46-50 F Cellaring potential Drinking now, but would age at least 10 years our wine How does Sauvignon Blanc 2023 taste?Sauvignon Blanc 2023 taste descriptionThe 2023 Sauvignon Blanc has an enticing nose, with appealing aromas of ripe honeydew melon, passionfruit, vibrant citrus and a subtle touch of fresh blackcurrant leaf. The palate is concentrated and elegant, with hints of fresh sea air balancing out the warmth of the ripe fruit notes at the wine’s core. Subtle tropical fruit characters are underpinned by freshening notes of makrut lime, lemongrass, Meyer lemon and a touch of grapefruit skin.  Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Flavour matching Enjoy withSauvignon Blanc 2023 is a natural match for almost any seafood. Some of our favourites at the winery include tempura oysters, locally-caught sashimi, and steamed mussels with garlic, citrus and parsley. It’s also a great match for green salads and goats’ cheese. A hint from us: if it goes with lemon, it goes with Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Winemaking How it's madeFruit from each vineyard ferments separately before blending, a critical step in maintaining Cloudy Bay’s famous consistency. Rather than blending to make more wine, the winemakers carefully select the right grapes (from over 90 batches) for each year’s wine. This means the quantity may change, but never the quality. Our videos A bottle full of stories Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Te Koko 2019 Sauvignon Blanc - A sense of place Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Our fruit Vineyards and terroirOur Sauvignon Blanc fruit comes largely from vineyards planted in Wairau Valley’s Rapaura, Renwick and Brancott Valley sub-regions. The area’s warm, dry maritime climate and free-draining gravelly soils are perfect for Sauvignon Blanc. Key blocks include the Estate, Motukawa, Widow's Block, Red Shed, and Mustang vineyards. Is Cloudy Bay the best Sauvignon Blanc?Cloudy Bay - the most sought after Kiwi Sauvignon there is! An absolutely legendary, must-try wine. Zesty, tropical fruit flavours and mouth-watering crispness. A real, all-year treat! Is Cloudy Bay still good?Remains good over the years Cloudy Bay did set a standard in its time and still does but there are other New Zealand sauvignons out there worth trying and they're not all from Marlborough. Why is Cloudy Bay so popular?Free-draining gravelly soils and the valley's maritime climate come together in harmony to create the perfect conditions for growing Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The resulting wines are pure, vibrant and full of concentrated stone fruit, citrus and subtle tropical characters. This is the Cloudy Bay benchmark style. How long can you keep Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc?Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is probably the biggest name in New Zealand wines and a real benchmark against which to measure the quality of all other Marlborough wines. This wine is perfect for drinking now but, always nice to know, it can be stored for up to 10 years and still retain that perfect taste. |
