Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Marlborough, New Zealand $29.95 (304469) 13.5% alcohol
This opens with lovely aromas of gooseberry, mineral and hints of honeydew melon that are not overly pungent. The laser-like flavours of ripe pineapple and citrus broaden on the generously textured palate with ripe peach and yellow plum to the fore. It’s medium bodied and well balanced finishing with a glorious gusher of mouth-watering tang. This is a new Vintages Essentials product always available in select stores. (Vic Harradine)