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Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough, NZD $39

Crisp, uncompromisingly dry sauvignon blanc with lemongrass, saline/oyster shell, red capsicum and pineapple flavours. Intense, vibrant wine that lives up to its exalted reputation. (Screwcap)

Score: 95 ★★★★★ – view original tasting note

Alcohol: 13.5%

Ageing: now to 2027

Food: gnocchi Parisienne, Fiordland crayfish ragu, Emmental cheese

Stockists: Glengarry Wines, Auckland and online (NZ); Kent Street Cellars, Sydney and online (AU)

Ranked: #3 of 33 2023 Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough

Awarded: Top Rank

Wine Classification: 2 Merits

This Article was originally published on The Real Review

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