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Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2006

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Sauvignon Blanc has a long history in France, and is even one of the parents of the most famous grape of all, Cabernet Sauvignon. Though having achieved high levels of acceptance and popularity in France, Sauvignon Blanc was more commonly associated with specific regions or villages, Pouilly Fume for example. With its arrival in new Zealand, and the country's ability to draw out a level of intensity from the grape, it was poised for bigger and better things. New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc is often suggested as an alternative to Chardonnay. Its incredibly bright flavor, snappy acidity and fresh, easy feel are a perfect contrast to the rich, buttery full-bodied style of Chardonnay that is most popular. The citrus, pineapple and kiwi fruit tones most common in New Zealand's Sauvignon Blanc are paired with intensely green aromatics that recall gooseberries, freshly cut grass, and jalapenos, offering an unusual and unusually compelling blend of savory and sweet that has found a huge following.

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3 bottle limit, please 2006 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand. Mouth-watering aromas of passionfruit and lemongrass led with the spiciness of just-picked tomatoes tossed with fresh basil. Many small parcels of fruit, ripened under ideal conditions, bring layers of complexity to the 2006 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc. The palate has exceptional richness, with ripe gooseberry flavours and a hint of fresh fennel leading to a powerful, crisp finish.

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Snooth User: Woodie
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High acidity and smple savy tones. Not a leader anymore in NZ savy styles. A little thin fruit and short depth that is overpowered by its apple crisp acidity


August 2007

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Snooth User: Olivier
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Nice vintage from this well known NZ winery.
Fresh and subtle nose of green apple and some grapefruit. Then it stays on this smart acidity and pair well with fish: I enjoyed a lightly smoked salmon with some aspergus.


July 2007

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Snooth User: lovince
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The definitive New Zealand sauvignon blanc. Fresh grassy aromas with subtle tones of lime and greenapples.


September 2009

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joy in a bottle! a crisp bouquet with full bodied citric and green apple characters rounded by mown hay and smooth undertones of hazelnut.

one of very few sauv blancs to offer an alternative to the standard fare of watery florals or overly sweet fruit punch


April 2009

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Snooth User: winehaze
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Of course lemon/lime/grapefruit on the nose but with a hint of evergreen rounding it out nicely. The killer acidity is balanced by a roundly textured very ripe pink grapefruit!


October 2007

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