Purchased in London for 20 pounds . This is Cloudy Bay's reserve level sauv blanc, aged in French oak rather than stainless steel. The '01 is the current release.

Pale straw color. Aromas and flavors of lime and minerals, with some slight vanilla nuances (from the oak). Lacking the herbaceousness of the regular CB bottling. The acidity is firm, but not zingy. More like a Chablis than a NZ sauvy. Frankly, I'd rather drink a Chablis. This did not really do much for me. Maybe it needs a little more bottle age to flesh out, but the '01 regular Cloudy Bay was at least 4 points better, IMO. 87P.

Cheers,

Otis