{"product_id":"cloudy-bay-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough-new-zealand-75cl","title":"Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e is the wine that famously put New Zealand on the world wine map. Grown in Marlborough at the top of the South Island, it is a vibrant, mouthwatering white with ripe citrus, kaffir lime, passion fruit and white peach, made with care to add texture and complexity while keeping the bright, juicy fruit that defines Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1983 David Hohnen tasted his first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and was captivated by its intensity. With winemaker Kevin Judd he launched Cloudy Bay in 1985 to international acclaim. The winery keeps yields around 30% below the regional average and is a founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it’s made\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the 2024 release the free-run juice was cold settled and fermented mainly in stainless steel, with around 1.5% of the blend fermented at warmer temperatures in large oak vats and a portion fermented with wild yeast to build texture. The blend is selected strictly: in 2024, 55 of 81 portions tasted made the final wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, ripe citrus, kaffir lime, passion fruit and white peach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant and mouthwatering, with concentrated, juicy tropical fruit, zesty citrus and stone fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, with subtle notes of orchard blossom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to enjoy it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe well chilled, at around 8–10°C. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is excellent with oysters, shellfish, goat’s cheese, asparagus and Thai-style dishes with lime and fresh herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e White wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marlborough, New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloudy Bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease drink responsibly. This product is intended for customers aged 18 and over.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cloudy Bay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55277841121617,"sku":"AV-WIN-0061","price":26.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/1435\/7585\/files\/cloudy-bay-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough-new-zealand-75cl.webp?v=1791851113","url":"https:\/\/the-amber-vault.co.uk\/products\/cloudy-bay-sauvignon-blanc-marlborough-new-zealand-75cl","provider":"The Amber Vault ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}