These wines are made in a wide range of styles, and winemakers take advantage of various clones, vineyard sites, fermentation styles, lees-stirring and aging regimens to differentiate their bottlings, one from one another.Īlso produced successfully here are fruit-forward Pinot noirs (especially where soils are clay-rich), elegant Riesling, Pinot gris and Gewürztraminer. Vibrant and mouthwatering, with concentrated, juicy tropical notes melding with zesty citrus, stone fruits and subtle notes of orchard blossom. The 2014 Sauvignon Blanc is a definitive expresion of the region and its season. The region’s king variety, Sauvignon blanc, is beloved for its pungent, aromatic character with notes of exotic tropical fruit, freshly cut grass and green bell pepper along with a refreshing streak of stony minerality. This wine is rated at 90 Points by Wine Advocate. At the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, the vineyards of Marlborough benefit from well-draining, stony soils, a dry, sunny climate and wide temperature fluctuations between day and night, a phenomenon that supports a perfect balance between berry ripeness and acidity. Aromas of bright citrus, kaffir lime, orchard blossoms and passion fruit. Despite some common generalizations, which could be fairly justified given that Marlborough is responsible for 90% of New Zealand's Sauvignon blanc production, the wines from this region are actually anything but homogenous. On the nose the 2018 is fresh, vibrant and intense. Cloudy Bay - Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2022 750ml Ran Baijiu, 6 bt. Discover our story, shop wines online and learn more about our cellar doors in Marlborough and Central Otago. An icon and leading region of New Zealand's distinctive style of Sauvignon blanc, Marlborough has a unique terroir, making it ideal for high quality grape production (of many varieties). Cloudy Bay put New Zealand wine on the map.
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