White2023
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Cloudy Bay · Marlborough, New Zealand
84
Aggregate Score
Based on 6 critic scores, normalized and weighted by source credibility.
Awards & Recognition
💎Best Value🏅Editors Pick
Critic Scores
Tim Atkin (2023)83
Wine Spectator (2023)84
Jancis Robinson (2023)17/20
Robert Parker (2023)83
James Suckling (2023)86
Wine Enthusiast (2023)83
Tasting Notes
Vibrant gooseberry, passion fruit, and fresh-cut grass. Zesty and refreshing with mouthwatering acidity and a clean, mineral finish.
Our Review
Cloudy Bay put New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc on the world map. The 2023 is a textbook expression — explosively aromatic, crystal-clear, and endlessly refreshing. One of the world's great wine values.
Food Pairings
SeafoodGoat cheeseAsian cuisineSalads
Serving Temperature
8-10°C
Aging Potential
1-3 years
Pros
- +Excellent quality for the category
- +Well-balanced and complex
- +Strong critical acclaim
- +Aging potential
Cons
- -Premium pricing
- -Limited availability in some markets
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Facts
- Producer
- Cloudy Bay
- Region
- Marlborough
- Sub-Region
- Marlborough
- Country
- New Zealand
- Grape
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Appellation
- Marlborough
- Type
- White
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Price
- $22
- Price Range
- Mid-Range
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