In 1983 David Hohnen tried his first glass of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. It was love at first sip – “the aromatics were amazing” he said. Two years later he and winemaker Kevin Judd started Cloudy Bay with a mission to take Marlborough wine to the rest of the world.
Cloudy Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc became the wine that put New Zealand on the world wine map. It’s the wine we like to call the Maserati of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The wine world awaits with anticipation every year at the release of this Sauvignon Blanc – nothing like a bit of pressure to bring out the best.
Who doesn’t love a long lunch?
Cloudy Bay are all about the art of entertaining – bringing friends and family together over good food, good yarns and great wine.
They’ve thrown together a few soirées in their time so they know a thing or two about it. In fact, when it comes to entertaining they reckon keeping the food pairing simple is the way to go. Here are their top three tips:
1. Use fresh produce 2. Use local produce 3. Use seasonal produce
The Real Review – Top Rank Huon Hooke – 5 Stars Bob Campbell MW – 5 Stars New World Wine Awards (Premium NZ Selection) – Gold Michael Cooper 5 Stars Cuisine 5 Stars
The Real Review – Top Rank The Real Review – 4 Stars Bob Campbell MW – 4 Stars
$55.99RRP $67.99
A sip of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc changed the wine world for good.
Cloudy Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc was the wine that got the world talking. These days Cloudy Bay’s world class line up of wine also includes Marlborough Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, their famous Pelorus Methode Traditionelle sparkling, the iconic barrel fermeted Te Koko and the super premium Te Wahi Central Otago Pinot Noir.
You can find them all below at great prices – order online for fast delivery anywhere in Aotearoa.
The Real Review – Top Rank Huon Hooke – 5 Stars Bob Campbell MW – 5 Stars
95/100 & Top Rank (Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review) - "Rich, mouth-filling wine with a creamy texture and flavours that suggest brioche and subtle strawberry"
Made by Cloudy Bay - they helped put us on the world wine map!
Named after a famous dolphin, Pelorus Jack
Super stylish Champagne quality pink fizz that's bound to impress
The Real Review – Top Rank Huon Hooke – 5 Stars Bob Campbell MW – 5 Stars New World Wine Awards (Premium NZ Selection) – Gold Michael Cooper 5 Stars Cuisine 5 Stars
Cloudy Bay's world famous fizz, named after a world famous dolphin!
A premium label always reeking of class, Champagne quality at a fraction of the price
95/100 (Huon Hooke, The Real Review) - "A quite outstanding wine for its station"
5 Stars (Michael Cooper) - "typically a powerful wine, creamy, nutty and full-flavoured"
The Real Review – Top Rank Bob Campbell MW – 5 Stars
The 2023 release of the world's most famous Sauvignon Blanc...pretty much the wine that helped put NZ on the world wine map!
Beautifully presented in Cloudy Bay's new bespoke, resigned bottle
95/100 & Top Rank Award (Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review) - "Crisp, uncompromisingly dry sauvignon blanc...intense, vibrant wine that lives up to its exalted reputation"
9 of the last 11 vintages have scored 95/100 from Bob Campbell MW, impressive!
Match Marlborough's best wine with Marlborough's best seafood - greenshell mussels or salmon!