Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023
75cl
The 2023 vintage of Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is a fantastic expression of this world-famous wine. Concentrated and vibrant with classic tropical fruit flavours and incredible minerality, this is a must-try for Sauvignon Blanc lovers!
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Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023
€36.50
Ex Tax: €29.67
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose is filled with intense aromas of tropical fruits, citrus notes, and a crisp stone-like minerality.
Palate
The palate is perfectly textured, with more tropical fruits from the nose and refreshing acidity that brings balance. The finish is long, intense, and mineral.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
Sauvignon Blanc
Maturation
Maturation mainly takes place in stainless steel with about 4% of the wine ageing in French oak.
Country
New Zealand
Region/AOC
Marlborough
Vintage
2023
Closure
Screwcap
Food Matching
Food Matching
This wine pairs excellently with grilled white meats, Thai curries, salads, and seafood dishes.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
The Real Review - 96/100
James Suckling - 92/100
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
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