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2005 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard: Cloudy Bay
Price: $27.99- $44.99
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Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Style: White
Region: New Zealand
Other Vintages: NV 2012 2011 2008 2007 2006 2004 2003 2002 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990
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  • Wine.com
    Brilliant fruit flavors and intense varietal character are the hallmarks of Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc. Often reminiscent of gooseberries, lychees and other tropical fruits, the intense flavors of this exuberant wine are backed up with bracing acidity. Vinification methods retain the freshness of the distinctive fruit characteristics with a portion barrel-fermented to enhance palate structure. Enjoy this wine in its youth for its startlingly fresh, racy aromas and tangy, flavorsome palate.
  • Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines
    Rating: 85/100 - As reviewed by Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines on Mar-06
  • CellarTracker Community Tasting Notes
    Community Tasting Notes (average 89.9 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 13 notes)
  • Wine & Spirits
    Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 10/08
  • Wine Spectator
    Rating: 88/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 04/30/06
  • Wine Enthusiast
    Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Wine Enthusiast
  • Robert Parker
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for New Zealand: 85 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>
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  • Fellow Drync'r
    Great summer wine. Lots of grapefuit.
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Viel Körper