Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Was pleased to see the new vintage of this wine, and under an elegant new label. Opened to a wonderful bouquet of citrus, pineapple, muted passion fruit, vanilla, nuts and herbs. On the palate it was highly toned with restrained viscous fruit over clean minerals. Oak was evident but distant and underplayed. Finish was clean and balanced, with a slight savoury edge. Again a beautifully made wine, which at times resembled a funky chardonnay or weighty Sancerre. This one a touch fruitier and sweeter than past vintages but still excellent.
50+4+13+18+8 = 93/100