Cloudy Bay, Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc Brut Zero smoky minerals and black pepper

smoky minerals and black pepper

incisive and a touch youthfully austere

well-balanced finish

This is a quality Bourgogne that should drink well young if desired

this is very fine

Cloudy Bay, Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc Brut Zero smoky minerals and black pepperMulti site blend with a significant proportion from Wairau. Gentle pressing. Settled for 24 hours. 8% new oak fermentation with indigenous yeast for 15 months. Partial MLF. TA 7. 9 g l, pH 2. 98. Pale medium lemon gold. Bacon fat, spice and smoke. Vanilla edge to touches of capsicum and gooseberry. Rich, textured palate with spice, vanilla and waxiness to gooseberry and boxwood. Complex and long, if you like the style. (TJ)