{"product_id":"2023-cloudy-bay-te-koko-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2023 Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTe Koko is Cloudy Bay's most serious wine — a barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc that moves far beyond the fresh, zesty Marlborough style into something more textured, complex and age-worthy. Named after the ancient Māori name for Cloudy Bay, this is a Sauvignon Blanc built for depth, patience and evolution in bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Wine Man on Cloudy Bay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCloudy Bay is one of New Zealand's most iconic wine estates — the label that defined Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc globally after its founding in 1985. Te Koko represents a completely different philosophy within the estate. Rather than focusing on primary fruit and immediacy, it is fermented in French oak using wild yeast, followed by extended lees ageing. This approach builds structure, texture and savoury complexity, showing that Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc can move into a serious, cellar-worthy style without losing identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA layered and evolving bouquet of white peach, preserved lemon and subtle tropical fruit, followed by honeyed undertones, toasted oak spice and a faint saline mineral edge. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a rich, textural core, balanced by fresh acidity and fine structure. The finish is long, refined and gently savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Drinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium to full-bodied with rich texture and fresh acidity. Drinking beautifully now and built for evolution — will hold and develop through 2030. Serve at 10–12°C. Allow 15–20 minutes in the glass to fully open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe barrel-fermented texture and citrus-spice complexity of the 2023 Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc make it a beautiful match for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/products\/australian-frozen-lilydale-accredited-free-range-boneless-double-breast-butterflied-chicken-with-lemon-and-herb?variant=61384288534898\"\u003eLilydale Free Range Boneless Double Breast Butterflied Chicken with Lemon \u0026amp; Herb\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\"\u003eMy Meat Man\u003c\/a\u003e. The wine's citrus, peach and subtle oak mirror the bright lemon and herb character of free-range chicken beautifully — roasted with herbs and served with a light cream or beurre blanc, the wine's structure balances the richness while maintaining freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Is a Smart Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt HK$419, Te Koko sits in a rare category of serious, barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc that can genuinely compete with white Burgundy in texture and complexity. It delivers Cloudy Bay pedigree, winemaking precision and ageing potential — making it one of the most distinctive Sauvignon Blancs available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a Different Style?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2023-greywacke-wild-sauvignon-blanc\"\u003e2023 Greywacke Wild Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e — more herbal, wild ferment, similar complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2018-dog-point-section-94-sauvignon-blanc\"\u003e2018 Dog Point Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e — richer oak style, deeper structure, more powerful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2022-amisfield-central-otago-sauvignon-blanc\"\u003e2022 Amisfield Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e — leaner, mineral-driven, Central Otago expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/life_is_too_short_to_drink_bad_wine-1.jpg?v=1778312714\" alt=\"Life is too short to drink bad wine\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 400px; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Wine Man","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44867902799941,"sku":null,"price":419.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/2023-cloudy-bay-te-koko-sauvignon-blanc.png?v=1777455869","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineman.com\/products\/2023-cloudy-bay-te-koko-sauvignon-blanc","provider":"My Wine Man","version":"1.0","type":"link"}