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2006 Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc
$22
Shane’s Notes

The 2004 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is one of the best wines I have ever tasted at any price. I couldn’t wait to try the 2006, but alas, it is a mere echo of the 2004. The 2004 showed a wonderful aroma of rotting hay and the palate had intense citrussy and grassy flavors – it was funky enough to surprise a burgundianophile. The 2006 is more like a pleasant Savennieres, and while citrussy, it is missing most of the funkiness and rotting hay. The 2006 Kim Crawford S.B. was much better.