New Zealand’s Cloudy Bay just lately despatched us a trio of wines — with each the 2021 and 2022 vintages of its iconic sauvignon blanc represented. Let’s dig into all of them.
2020 Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir Marlborough – A pedestrian pinot, barely beefy with distant, demure fruit that tries solely fitfully to interrupt via the floor. It by no means fairly does, leading to a pinot noir that’s heavy with dusty, earthy notes which can be by no means counterbalanced by the wanted brightness of cherry or spice which may function a foil. Flat on the end, with solely a touch of fruit-driven character to counter the massive roast beef components that in any other case dominate. C+ / $40
2021 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough – When you instructed me this was wine made out of pineapples, I wouldn’t argue. The sweetness and tropicality are on level and, frankly, excessive, coming throughout as downright juicy, nearly jammy. It’s exhausting to drink greater than a glass of this wine for worry you’ll want to alter right into a swimsuit to drink any extra of it. Simple and blunt, it’s a wine that’s gone a lot too far on this route for straightforward enjoyment. C / $25 [BUY IT NOW FROM TOTAL WINE]
2022 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough – Whereas initially much like the 2021, the wine is easy with tropical sweetness, showcasing mango at occasions. Issues rapidly shift on the palate, as a lot of acidity on this classic helps to mood the just about brutishly tangy, fruity sweetness, giving the end a brighter, extra reflective composition. Gentle notes of lemon peel linger on a citrus-focused conclusion. Far more approachable than the ultra-sweet 2021. B+ / $25
2021 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
$25
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