CLOUDY BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is a premium white wine from New Zealand made by the winery Cloudy Bay Vineyards, based in the Marlborough region.

It’s one of the wines that helped define Marlborough as a world-famous Sauvignon Blanc region.

What it is

1. Type: Sauvignon Blanc (white wine)
2. Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
3. Style: Crisp, aromatic, intensely fresh
4. Alcohol: ~13–13.5% ABV

It’s known for a highly expressive, vibrant style compared to more restrained Old World Sauvignon Blancs.

Flavor profile

Cloudy Bay is very distinctive and aromatic:

1. Citrus: lime, grapefruit, lemon zest
2. Tropical fruit: passionfruit, guava, pineapple
3. Green notes: fresh-cut grass, gooseberry, jalapeño
4. Herbal/mineral edge: wet stone, saline brightness
5. Very crisp, mouthwatering acidity

Overall impression: bold, zesty, and extremely aromatic

Style in simple terms

Think of it as:

1. More intensely fruity and aromatic than French Sancerre-style Sauvignon Blanc
2. More tropical and expressive than Italian or Californian versions
3. A classic “New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc” style benchmark

Food pairing

Pairs very well with:

1. Fresh seafood (oysters, shrimp, scallops)
2. Sushi and sashimi
3. Goat cheese salads
4. Grilled vegetables with citrus dressings
5. Light Thai or Vietnamese dishes