2005 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Community Tasting Notes (62) Avg Score: 87.9 points

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  11/27/2021 - rikipedia Likes this wine: 87 Points

  Mid golden-bronze in colour; the nose shows gooseberry, granadilla and some tropical fruits.
  Pronounced in that classic NZ vein, the wine is bright despite having some years on it. The wine seems a little 1-dimensional but is tidy with a brisk, almost razor-sharp acidity, power and a herbal - honey note on the back palate. Edgy textured towards the medium-long finish.

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  3/27/2018 - Rjanas Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Really enjoyed this wine. Drank informally with friends and paired with Camembert cheese. Hint of jalapeno, green grapes, grapefruit. Delicious and unique New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc!

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  1/2/2018 - evanqian wrote: 90 Points

  2018 New Year Holiday in Marlborough / Nelson; 12/31/2017-1/5/2018 (Blenheim / Nelson): Yellow, amber hue. Amazing 12-year-old Marlborough SB! Fresh acidity, lemon, tropical, with some honeysuckle and minerals. different characters from its youth, not too long, but unbelievable solid structure!
  
  Ap 5/5, Ar 12/15, Palate 16/20, Overall 3+4/10
  Total 90/100

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  11/25/2017 - ronnieroots wrote: 86 Points

  Enjoyable, but not quite sure 12 years ageing has any added value for this (or any) Marlborough SB. Hint of asparagus, mainly dried fruit (lemon, grapefruit), hay and a spicy note. Would be better if some of the fruity exuberance of youth were still apparent.

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  10/9/2010 - SadEdjo wrote: 89 Points

  Very citrous, lemon grass entry & middle with a capsicum coda.

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