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 2007

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95/100 55

And now for something completely different ... Big, mellow, grassy wine with great mouth feel and an array of flavours that are hard to describe but include asparagus, buttered toast, red capsicum and lifted yeasty characters. Big and complex wine that works for me.

Tasted: Nov 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $45 (~USD $34)

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