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2013 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough, NEW ZEALAND
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen
Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2013-2015)
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Stelvin

The latest release of the most famous white wine to come out of New Zealand is another classically intense fusion of citrus, stonefruit and crisp acidity that one can only describe as "quintessentially" Marlborough.  Fruit was harvested during the cool of the night and early morning.  A small percentage was fermented at warmer temperatures in old French oak barriques and large oak vats. Stringently blended, only the strongest 55 batches from a total of 76 parcels made the final cut.

Brilliant water like colour with light greenish tinge around the edges and watery hue. On the nose passionfruit scents intermingle with crunchy green apple, lime and citrus with some light gooseberry overtones. Zesty and refreshing the palate possesses intense flavours of passionfruit and crunchy green apple, yet it is elegantly weighted, followed by some gooseberry, lime and citrus. Clean crisp minerally acidity. Excellent length with long passionfruit, crunchy green apple, gooseberry, citrus and mineral aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc 13.5%
Stelvin