Cloudy Bay is one of the most iconic wines in all of New Zealand, the wine that defined a style and catapulted the Marlborough region worldwide. The sauvignon blanc vineyards from which it is made are located in the Rapaura, Fairhall, Renwick and Brancott sub-regions of the Wairau Valley, on free draining gravelly soils with shallow sandy loam horizons. Its concentrated and vibrant character, with beautiful citrus and stone fruit perfumes, coupled with a special subtlety and poise have built, over the years, a truly prestigious image for Cloudy Bay around the world. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is the freshness of lime, grapefruit and passion fruit, combined with juicy stone fruit characters that meld together, underpinned by subtle minerality. The fruit is concentrated and vibrant, fresh with great balance. Hints of cut grass and green onion accent the ripe tropical fruit on the nose. Intense guava and passion fruit flavors permeate the medium-bodied palate, underscored by attractive white grapefruit notes. It has notes of gooseberry and pineapple up front, and shows lovely harmony and roundness. It is easy to drink, with hints of nectarine joining the creamy-textured palate. Hints of pea pods accentuate the tropical fruit notes in a smooth, round and harmonious wine that shows ample concentration and length. The long, impressive and silky finish suggests that the wine will age gracefully for many years.
It has a spicy and vibrant nose, with notes of juicy citrus and makrut lime underpinned by subtle notes of white nectarine and passion fruit. Mouthwatering on the palate, with ripe passion fruit and citrus to the fore. They meld with tropical hints of peach and guava, gently balanced by stony saline notes.
