CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC - 2004

Cloudy Bay is famous for putting New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc on the map. The main varietals grown at the New Zealand vineyard are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The winery gets its name from the bay at the eastern extremity of the Wairau Valley.

TASTING NOTES:

Light straw in color with citrus and apple-pear on the nose. In the mouth, ripe grapefruit, grass and lime flavors dominate.

SCORE & RECOMMEDATION:

87 PTS
Cloudy Bay make terrific Sauvignon Blanc, but this vintage isn't a good representation of what makes this winery special. It lacks some complexity and balance that one would expect for $25 a bottle. There are much better New Zealand SB's readily available for much lower prices.