Winery - Cloudy Bay
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fine New Zealand Sauvignon, with passion fruit and a whole lot of snappy green aromas ranging from scallion and celery to green pepper and asparagus. But this isn’t one of those green meanies; it has loud tropical fruit and plenty of peach and nectarine to offer. Long on the finish and a good bet with food. Imported by Clicquot.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A lot has changed at Cloudy Bay, but the wine remains true to the style it helped establish as a worldwide classic. Pungent leafy aromas accent the gooseberry fruit, and while the wine offers ample body, it closes with crisp, lemony flavors.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The wine that made Marlborough famous continues to impress, vintage after vintage. Ripe gooseberries and a hint of grapefruit flow through the broad midpalate into a long, lime-tinged finish. Rich enough to pair with sauced fish dishes, yet bright enough to go with simpler preparations as well. Editors’ Choice.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Ripe white stone fruits dominate, with just hints of oak and butter. Clean and crisp, elegant and harmonious; pears and nectarines emerge on the long finish.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An elegantly crafted Chardonnay that marries vanillin oak with crisp, citrusy flavors. It’s medium-bodied, with a slightly creamy texture akin to lemon custard yet stays refreshing through the finish. Drink now through 2010.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Smoky on the nose, with some pineapple and citrus notes, but this is not an aroma-driven wine. It’s more about the plump, custardy texture and gentle nut, white peach and pineapple flavors. Finishes on a tangy citrus note.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Cloudy Bay is better known for its Sauvignon Blanc, but their Chardonnay is dependably good as well. This vintage seems a little lighter than previous efforts, but it still offers flavorful notes of cashew butter atop a base of pineapple and lemon fruit. Imported by Moët Hennessy USA.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Marlborough’s standard-bearer continues to turn out vintage after vintage of worthy wines. CB’s 2006 Sauvignon is marginally less rich than the 2005, but still offers plenty of crisp, tangy tropical flavors. Pineapple and grapefruit notes finish with a grassy edge.
0 out of 0 people thought this note was helpful.
