Learn more about the newest vintage of this famous New Zealand white wine. Noticing the water’s opaque appearance, Cook christened the area Cloudy Bay. Nature and climate come together in harmony here to create the perfect conditions for Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Cloudy Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is available now. His discovery coincided with flooding in the region, which washed large amounts of sediment into the sea. Named after Cloudy Bay, a body of water explorer Captain James Cook came across during his voyage to New Zealand in 1770. Stone fruit and citrus stand out, while minerality (think rain on river stones) provides balance. Our signature style is famous for its vibrant nose, mouthwatering palate and long finish. This winery almost singlehandedly put the region on the map, capturing the imagination of the wine world and practically defining what an archetypal Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc should taste like. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc put New Zealand on the map with its captivating flavour. From the very first vintage the wines of this estate were an instant success winning numerous awards. After a single sip of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, founder David Hohnen realised New Zealands potential as a wine region. Compared to the structured and high-acid 2020, this is a vintage to enjoy now, with a weighty, fleshy palate of gooseberry, freshly cut grass and sweet grapefruit." Decanterįood Pairing: Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc would pair wonderfully with any Asian-style seafood dishes with oysters, scallops, crab or prawns with citrus or garlic dressings.Įstablished in 1985 by David Hohnen when Marlborough was at this stage unknown as a wine producing area.
" Despite vintage variation, theres no denying the consistency of this iconic wine after almost 37 years. Classic, aromatic top quality expression from the New World home of Sauvignon Blanc Zesty lime and grapefruit aromas are the first to emerge from the nose followed by nectarine and lemongrass tones.
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