Bob Campbell is one of only 264 Masters of Wine in the world. An international wine judge, Bob judges wine professionally in ten countries and contributes regularly to publications around the world. His specialty is New Zealand wine which he reviews from an international perspective.

Cloudy Bay Te Koko Marlborough NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2003

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90/100 45

It’s not everybody’s cup of tea but I love the complexity and richness in this adventurous wine. Oak, a wild yeast fermentation and extended contact with the yeast lees have blurred the wine’s varietal character but generated a much more interesting wine.

Tasted: Mar 2006    Average price: NZD $40 (~USD $34)

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