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Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Wine Review

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Marlborough, New Zealand

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $36.95

Drink: 2017-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Cloudy Bay

Agent: Charton Hobbs Inc

Natalie's Score: 93/100

A benchmark New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of chives, lime and lemongrass. Cool climate white winemaking at its best. Pair with seafood. What makes Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc so special? It's the subtle balance of freshness (chives, lemongrass and dried herbs) with body but not heaviness. No grassy, more citrus. Lime lift on the finish. New Zealand's benchmark.

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This Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016 was reviewed on September 5, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 304469
  • $36.99 
  • 1,498 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Simon Chen rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

One of the top Sauv Blanc producers from New Zealand. The wine has the beautiful citrus, grapefruit aromas. Grassy and high acidity on the palate. Structure and finish are a bit thin and goes away quickly

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