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 Vintage1997 Label 2 of 233 
TypeWhite
ProducerCloudy Bay (web)
VarietySauvignon Blanc
Designationn/a
Vineyardn/a
CountryNew Zealand
RegionSouth Island
SubRegionMarlborough
AppellationMarlborough
UPC Code(s)9418408001016

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 1998 and 2001 (based on 489 user opinions)
Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc on the Wine Market Journal.

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 88.2 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 8 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by beezer6 on 6/29/2015 & rated 89 points: Tasting with Phillipe at TETE.
Still some life here believe it or not! Stored perfectly and poured by my distributor. This was a treat to try. (2254 views)
 Tasted by JosephSanti on 3/3/2014 & rated 88 points: This is well past its peak. However, it was surprisingly very drinkable, with a smooth finish. (2677 views)
 Tasted by FergieandMeg on 2/14/2008 & rated 84 points: Nice wine from Marlborough. I thought it was an old world wine when I first smelled and tasted it. It had a nice big body for a white. Very different and earthy than many of the Sav Blancs I've had. Shows that a white can get better with age, especially a new world white. Also was surprised at the 13.5% alcohol. Didn't seem hot at all. (4334 views)
 Tasted by LoireFan on 9/28/2005 & rated 89 points: My last bottle. (5175 views)
 Tasted by LoireFan on 7/27/2005 & rated 89 points: Still going strong! (5143 views)
 Tasted by VAGenius on 7/26/2004: Deep golden straw color. Light subtle citrus aromas. Grapefruit, light lemon, and mineral taste. Amazingly graceful, this wine has mellowed with age and transitioned from a young buck to a smooth, velvety grand dame. Drink in the next year if you have any. (34 views)
 Tasted by VDLT Wine on 9/12/1998: Off the list at Nougatine for $50: Lovely floral and fruity aromas explode from the glass. Superb. (659 views)

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