Ming L

9.3

The gentle nose shows bright citrus, yellow peach, dried pear, and hint of crush nuts. On the palate it’s concentrated yet vibrant, with round acidity, spice and orange blossom, balanced by lively mineral drive and a long, lingering finish that meshes power with poise.

It’s bold and expressive, with a dynamic tension and savoury complexity that feels both immediate and age-worthy. At this young age, I like it better than the Art Series. — 5 months ago

Adam Baker

9.2

Really good steak pairing. A little past its prime but lots of fresh fruit flavor. Finish is short but due to age. Drank with Kevin and Josh M and their boys with grilled steak, potatoes, and oven broccoli. — a year ago

Dale Garrison

9.3

Great wine Kevin recommended! Bit of fruit upfront then rich body and spicy finish. Loved it. — 4 years ago

Sharon B

9.3

This is a delicious wine that was given to me. Slightly tannic, lots of fruit! Who would have known Kevin O’Leary would have his own line of wine? 🤷‍♀️ but then again.... not surprising! — 5 years ago

Ryan Anderson

9.1

Nothing complex. Just delicious WA state merlot and cab. It is well made. — 6 years ago

Kyle Harvey

9.0

Leathery ripe red fruits with some nervy pepper notes. Good effort! — 7 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.5

90° at 7pm calls for more Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
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Cloudy Bay was founded in 1985 by David Hohnen of Margaret River’s Cape Mentelle along with its first winemaker, Kevin Judd, who would go on to spend 25 years there before creating his own label, Greywacke. Judd is widely considered as the pioneer responsible for elevating New Zealand wine to its current status. Judd also happens to be one of the best wine photographers in the world (I highly recommend his ‘The Landscape of New Zealand Wine’).
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According to Master of Wine Bob Campbell “the genesis for Greywacke Wild Sauvignon was Cloudy Bay Te Koko; a funky, barrel-fermented sauvignon blanc that bent all the rules when it was made in 1992 and initially sold only through the cellar door. Greywacke Wild Sauvignon is a blend from 10 different Marlborough vineyards which are machine-harvested at night. After pressing the juice is settled before being pumped into mostly old barrels and fermented using indigenous yeasts (about 15-20 different strains). The wine undergoes a partial malolactic fermentation and lees stirring.”
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Incredible aromatics... an almost vibrant herbaceousness... red bell pepper, grapefruit zest, tangerine, apricot, and cucumber, with a silky smooth mouthfeel unlike most Sauvignon Blancs. Extraordinary. — 8 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Brock thompson jordan john s kevin b — 8 months ago

Taavi Davies

9.0

Excellent, beautiful age — a year ago

Patrick O Driscoll

9.8

Another great wine from Kevin Grant, this red blend is fantastic lightly bodied east drinking wine. Highly recommend this wine to enjoy as an opener as pre dinner. Here at SugarBird Aberdeen — 4 years ago

mat ald

9.3

Emerald Lake kevin — 4 years ago

Sarah Milsow-Guenther

9.1

Such a lovely wine for the value. Nice mix of bright and dark fruit on this one. The nose deceived me a little bit, somewhat perfume-y with notes of bark and blackberries I think. Really good with pulled pork on our baked potatoes tonight. — 6 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.1

The “Cotes du Rhône”- style blend from @kevinwhitewinery . 57% Syrah, 24% Grenache, 19% Mourvèdre. The wine is lush and aromatic and this producer seems to make a conscious effort to keep the retail cost low. That sentiment follows this band and album perfectly. Total brilliance all around here. — 7 years ago

Dewet Bisschoff

8.9

Wxcellent and interesting blend. Quality as always from Kevin Grant. — 8 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Cnog lico kevin benito carlos — a year ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.0

Cnog kevin lico benito carlos — a year ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Kevin buse brady miller — 2 years ago

Lindsay Taplin

10

Balanced and very smooth — 4 years ago

Johan Jepson

9.1

Not a blend, 100% chardonnay. @Delectablewine — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Aged in 20 months in barrel. All used oak. Large & small barrels.

The nose reveals; a touch of funk, sour notes on the fruit, blackberries, blue & purple fruits, black raspberries, black licorice, whiff of herbaceous notes, some white & black pepper, dark rich soils, black cherry cola, crush rocks, soft wood notes with; violets, lavender, red & purple flowers.

The body is medium with firm, tarry, chewy tannins. The fruits are bright and juicy and falls into dusty dark earthiness. Sour notes on the fruit, blackberries, blue & purple fruits, black raspberries, black licorice, whiff of herbaceous notes, some white & black pepper, dark rich soils, sandstone, black cherry cola, crush rocks, dry stones, soft wood notes with; violets, lavender, red & purple flowers. The acidity is high and waterfallish. The finish is leaner, nicely balanced & ripe.

Photos of; the entrance to Waterford, tasting patio, Waterford grounds and large tasting table.
— 7 years ago