Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc 2016
- 93
- $65
- Drink by: 2021 - 2025
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Past vintages of this barrel-influenced sauvignon have definitely walked on the wild side, but this latest release is more restrained. With a little time in bottle, the gun flint, smokey aromas have settled down and integrated well, allowing the bright citrus fruit to speak. Red grapefruit and kaffir lime flavours with some biscuit and fresh pastry notes give the palate weight and depth and, whilst there is a good degree of complexity, the wine retains a succulent juicy character.
Jane began her wine career in London and completed the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits in 1988, and the Master of Wine in 1993. In 2000 Jane and her family moved to New Zealand where she established the NZ School of Wines and Spirits, teaching WSET qualifications and general wine courses to trade and consumers. Jane is a Certified Educator and whilst most of her time is spent delivering wine courses around New Zealand, she travels internationally to teach too. Jane enjoys judging both national and international wine shows and has been a guest international judge in Rutherglen, Brisbane, Margaret River, Limestone Coast, Cowra, Hobart, Shanghai, Chengdu, Beijing, and London. She contributes to a number of wine publications both in New Zealand and overseas, loves wine in all its forms (especially gewürztraminer, Sherry, Madeira and Champagne), though is not overly fond of cabernet franc.
