Cloudy Bay 'Te Koko' Sauvignon Blanc

This fine Te Koko is initially closed on the nose but unfurls with notes of subtle tropicality, honey and graphite. The palate is extraordinarily complete, with complex layers of peach, preserved citrus and toasted nuts. A fine line of acidity and an enticing saline minerality balance the intense core of fruit and provide a fresh, palate-cleansing finish.

• Winery: Cloudy Bay
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2021
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Volume: 750ml
• Closure: Screwcap
• Food pairing: Chicken, turkey; white fish, shrimp, lobster; feta & goat cheeses; citrus & light cream sauces

Te Koko is a sophisticated, unique expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Its striking flavours reveal the surprising flavours and hidden depths of our signature variety. Crafted from just four prime vineyard parcels, it is fermented with wild yeasts and aged in French oak barrels. Te Koko is the ultimate expression of Cloudy Bay’s character, terroir and winemaking philosophy.

Cloudy Bay Vineyards was established in 1985 with innovation, meticulous attention to detail, and regional expression being their guiding principles. The Cloudy Bay team is committed to producing ‘wines of region’ and strives to enhance the pure, bracing flavours and stunning vibrancy naturally afforded by the climate and soils of Marlborough. The winery and vineyards are situated in the Wairau Valley in Marlborough at the northern end of New Zealand’s South Island. This unique and cool wine region enjoys a maritime climate with the longest hours of sunshine of any place in New Zealand. Cloudy Bay Vineyards was a founding member of the New Zealand Integrated Winegrape Production scheme, set up to develop a programme for sustainable vineyard management, which is now monitored by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand. Cloudy Bay’s impeccable scorecard reflects the company’s commitment to environmentally friendly winery and vineyard management practices.

• 95/100 Points - New Zealdn Wine Rater (2020 vintage)
• 94/100 Points - Wine Spectator (2020 vintage)
• 95/100 Points - Bob Campbell MW (2019 vintage)
  
• 95/100 Points & Outstanding - Cameron Douglas MS (2019 vintage)
  
• 93/100 Points - Wine Spectator (2019 vintage)
  
• 93/100 Points - The Wine Advocate (2019 vintage)