Cloudy Bay
Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Barrel-fermented, pale lemon color, aromas of stone and tropical fruit with citrus, honeysuckle and flinty notes. On the palate flavors of peach, ripe apple, melon and lemon citrus, crisp with herb floral spice. Well balanced, lively acidity, long finish ending with fruit and wet stone character.
Barrel-fermented, pale lemon color, aromas of stone and tropical fruit with citrus, honeysuckle and flinty notes. On the palate flavors of peach, ripe apple, melon and lemon citrus, crisp with herb floral spice. Well balanced, lively acidity, long finish ending with fruit and wet stone character.
Feb 8th, 2023
If NZ SB and White Burgundy had a child…subtle tropical and stone fruit combined with some subtle oak notes.
If NZ SB and White Burgundy had a child…subtle tropical and stone fruit combined with some subtle oak notes.
Aug 10th, 2022
Evolving really well. Still on a plateau. Very tropical with passion fruit, and hints of fresh garden tomato. Wonderful expression with slightly muted acidity. Drink up.
Evolving really well. Still on a plateau. Very tropical with passion fruit, and hints of fresh garden tomato. Wonderful expression with slightly muted acidity. Drink up.
May 30th, 2022
Back after two years of absence (the quality was not judged good enough to create Te Koko in 2017 and 2018), the 2019 Sauvignon Blanc Te Koko reflects the more precise viticulture and pared-back winemaking now going on at Cloudy Bay. From full malo and heaps of new oak, there's now just 8% new, 52% malo and 11 months on lees in the 2019, finishing in more reductive environment of tanks and cuves rather than bottles, which creates a more defined wine. The result is a savory, plush expression that expands in the mouth. It has a delightful creamy texture yet finishes with fine tension. Gone are the days of blowsy Te Koko. This has delightful acidity, smoky notes, hazelnut, pear and nougat on the long finish. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, March 2022)
Back after two years of absence (the quality was not judged good enough to create Te Koko in 2017 and 2018), the 2019 Sauvignon Blanc Te Koko reflects the more precise viticulture and pared-back winemaking now going on at Cloudy Bay. From full malo and heaps of new oak, there's now just 8% new, 52% malo and 11 months on lees in the 2019, finishing in more reductive environment of tanks and cuves rather than bottles, which creates a more defined wine. The result is a savory, plush expression that expands in the mouth. It has a delightful creamy texture yet finishes with fine tension. Gone are the days of blowsy Te Koko. This has delightful acidity, smoky notes, hazelnut, pear and nougat on the long finish. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, March 2022)
Barrel-fermented, pale lemon with aromas of fresh stone and tropical fruit, citrus, honeysuckle and flinty notes. On the palate crisp peach, ripe apple, melon and lemon citrus flavors with a touch of herb floral spice. Well balanced with vivid acidity, fruit and wet stone on the long finish.
Barrel-fermented, pale lemon with aromas of fresh stone and tropical fruit, citrus, honeysuckle and flinty notes. On the palate crisp peach, ripe apple, melon and lemon citrus flavors with a touch of herb floral spice. Well balanced with vivid acidity, fruit and wet stone on the long finish.
Sep 3rd, 2021Staring down the barrel of home workouts once again, sigh...
I think this vintage received rave reviews from WS, and for good reason. The nose presents blossom, lychee and jasmine. Palate is vibrant and energetic. Beautiful, exotic delineation, with pineapple and limestone.perfect sweetness with racy acidity. Excellence from NZ.
Staring down the barrel of home workouts once again, sigh...
I think this vintage received rave reviews from WS, and for good reason. The nose presents blossom, lychee and jasmine. Palate is vibrant and energetic. Beautiful, exotic delineation, with pineapple and limestone.perfect sweetness with racy acidity. Excellence from NZ.
Superb for the pure decadence of fruit, while maintaining a playful, focused presence. Bright acidity with moderate fermentation notes. Elevated citrus notes of lemon peel complete an excellent presentation. Drink now.
Superb for the pure decadence of fruit, while maintaining a playful, focused presence. Bright acidity with moderate fermentation notes. Elevated citrus notes of lemon peel complete an excellent presentation. Drink now.
Jul 20th, 2020
NZ Sauvy can age!!
At 16yo it is a curve ball when tasted blind.
NZ Sauvy can age!!
At 16yo it is a curve ball when tasted blind.
So good, so exotic. One of the best down-under SB’s in our book. Doesn’t cost a king’s ransom, either. Our prior notes apply.
So good, so exotic. One of the best down-under SB’s in our book. Doesn’t cost a king’s ransom, either. Our prior notes apply.
Dec 19th, 2019Great SB. Prior notes apply. I detect very slight oxidation, so drink up.
Great SB. Prior notes apply. I detect very slight oxidation, so drink up.
Oct 15th, 2019