Ratings
95 points James Suckling (2021) · 93 points Wineanorak (2023) · 95 points Bob Campbell MW
Identity
| Producer | Cloudy Bay |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Bright straw yellow with golden highlights |
| Aroma | Intense and complex aromas of citrus, ripe peach, pear, warm hay, white flowers, mineral and subtle yeast notes, tropical hints, honey, graphite, preserved citrus |
| Palate | Dry and fresh with vibrant acidity, rich texture from oak aging, balanced with notes of ripe stone fruits, citrus intensity, salted almond, gentle smoky minerality, and a long focused finish |
| Finish | Long, elegant, and focused finish with persistent orchard fruit notes, fresh acidity, and a palate-cleansing saline minerality |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with vegetarian quiches, seafood appetizers like spaghetti with clams, oysters, mussels, grilled fish, and light summer salads |
| Aging Potential | 10-15 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | Fermented in French oak barrels (8% new) and large oak vessels with indigenous yeasts; aged on fine lees for 11-15 months; maturation in stainless steel, concrete tanks, and large-format wooden cuves |
| Fermentation | Wild yeast fermentation in French oak barrels over 4-5 months |
Terroir
| Soil | Warm, free-draining gravelly soils |
| Vine Age | Older vines |
Logistics
| Barcode | 081753809393 |