2011 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Wine Spectator
"91 pts ... Focused and pure, a terrific, tangy expression of balanced lemon, white peach, tangerine, passion fruit, melon and green tea notes. This is powerful in its persistence and juiciness, yet maintains an air of elegance."

Winemaker's Notes
"Just released, from the acclaimed 2011 vintage. Lifted herbaceousness, and a kitchen garden lemon thyme/fennel touch that's over-whelmingly exciting, while a mineral character drives up through the centre. There is a tropical flirtation that adds warmth and weight, while the texture is tremendous, mouthfilling and smooth, the flavours fulsome – the juicy limes and citrus wash over the wet stone character like a spring shower on warm tarmac. The layered flavours persist to the very last gasp of the last glass."