Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Cloudy Bay
Its aromatics encapsulate a broad spectrum of varietal flavours; tropical fragrances of guava and mango to ripe lime/ citrus and sweet herbs. The palate also is juicy and voluminous, combining concentrated flavours with a mineral acidity that leaves a long, fresh, intense finish.
Wine Advocate
The 2009 Sauvignon Blanc is a much appreciated step-up in quality from the 2008. It displays fragrant citrus and floral aromas with some white peach, Golden Delicious apple and the faintest whiff of herbs. Crisp, clean, with good concentration of mineral/zesty flavors, it gives a long finish. Drink it now to 2014. Tim Heath commented, “I would like to see more intensity on the nose of the Sauvignon and a bit more texture – beginning with the 2010 you will start to see this.” I tasted a tank sample of his 2010 Sauvignon and it is indeed looking very promising though I’ll wait until it’s in bottle to review it. Te Koko is a style that seems to polarize Sauvignon drinkers. From its inception I’ve loved that Cloudy Bay has tried to push the boundaries of what a Marlborough Sauvignon can achieve in terms of texture, concentration and ageability. Yes, yes, it was too oaky and, well, let’s just say the volume needed adjusting in its formative years. But the early issues have been judiciously addressed and I think the recent vintages are very impressive. I tasted the 2001 vintage during my visit and it really has developed into a wonderful, honey-nut, straw and dried mango scented glass.
Score: 89.
—Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
October
2010.
Wine Enthusiast
A lot has changed at Cloudy Bay, but the wine remains true to the style it helped establish as a worldwide classic. Pungent leafy aromas accent the gooseberry fruit, and while the wine offers ample body, it closes with crisp, lemony flavors.
Score: 89.
—Joe Czerwinski,
September
01,
2010.
Wine Spectator
Light and appealing for its citrus character, with lemongrass and lime flavors that dance easily through the finish. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 34,200 cases imported.
Score: 89.
—Harvey Steiman,
May
31,
2010.
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