Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 750ml (440040)

Product Information

Brand:
Cloudy Bay

Description:
Wine of New Zealand

The Cloudy Bay vineyards are located in the Marlborough region, at the northern end of New Zealand's South Island. Grown under ideal conditions, the vines produce intensely flavoured fruit with distinctive varietal character. This is an elegant, aromatic wine with appealing fruit and crisp acidity.

Standardised Name:
Sauvignon Blanc

Standardised Brand:
Cloudy Bay

Country of Origin:
New Zealand

Lower Age Limit:
18

Marketing:
Our iconic Sauvignon Blanc has a zesty and vibrant nose, with notes of juicy citrus and makrut lime underpinned by subtle white nectarine and passionfruit notes. The palate is mouth-watering, with ripe vibrant passionfruit and citrus at the fore. These meld with tropical hints of peach and guava, gently balanced by stony saline notes. This wine doesn’t need food to be enjoyed at it’s best, however is generously versatile pairing beautifully with fresh fish, shellfish and light fragrant dishes.

Quality is our obsession, our hallmark, and our promise. We know making exceptional wines takes acute attention to detail in all aspects of wine production. In the vineyards, our yields are around 30% lower than the regional average. In the winery, we use technology, taste and experience to select only the best grapes for each wine. It might mean fewer bottles, but it always means better wine. Beyond the quality of our wines, we care most about protecting this place we call home. Cloudy Bay is a founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand. In Central Otago, our vineyards are farmed organically. Selected Estate blocks in Marlborough are trialing organic practices to roll out across the remaining vineyards.

Features:
Wine of New Zealand, Appellation Marlborough Wine

Allergy Advice

Contains:
Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Alcohol Information

ABV:
13.5% vol

Alcohol Units:
10.1

Alcohol Type:
Wine

Alcohol Units Information:
10.1 UK Units per bottle
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Tasting Notes:
Notes of bright, ripe citrus, kaffir lime, passionfruit and white peach. The palate is vibrant and mouthwatering, with contentrated, juicy tropical notes melding with zesty citrus, stone fruits and subtle notes of orchard blossom.

Wine Colour / Style:
White

Wine Vintage:
2022

Wine Grape Variety:
Uva di Troia, Sauvignon Blanc

Wine Vinification:
Fruit from each vineyard ferments separately before blending, a critical step in maintaining Cloudy Bay's famous consistency. Rather than blending to make more wine, the winemakers carefully select the right grapes (from over 90 batches) for each year's wine. This means the quantity may change, but never the quality.

Wine History:
Cloudy Bay was established in 1985. After a single sip of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, founder David Hohnen realised New Zealand's potential as a wine region. Cloudy Bay became one of the first five wineries established in Marlborough and is now New Zealand's most recognised winery on the world stage. From the first vintage, Cloudy Bay wines have found international acclaim for their remarkable quality and consistency.

Wine Regional Info:
Our Sauvignon Blanc fruit comes largely from vineyards planted in Wairau Valley's Rapaura, Renwick and Brancott Valley sub-regions. The area's warm, dry maritime climate and free-draining gravelly soils are perfect for Sauvignon Blanc. Key blocks include the Estate, Motukawa, Widow's Block, Red Shed, and Mustang vineyards.

Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer:
Produced and bottled by: Cloudy Bay Vineyards Ltd.
Jacksons Road
Blenheim
New Zealand 7240.

Return To:
Moet Hennessy UK Limited
18 Grosvenor Gardens
London
SW1W 0DH. www.cloudybay.com

Web Address:
www.cloudybay.com

HFSS Information

HFSS:
Not Applicable