Cloudy Bay
Chardonnay
Chardonnay from Marlborough, New Zealand
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R150 nationwide
Cloudy Bay
Cloudy Bay Vineyards established in 1985 is today a partnership between champagne house Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin and co-founder of Cape Mentelle Vineyards in Western Australia David Hohnen. The Cloudy Bay team is committed to producing 'wines of region' and strives to enhance the pure bracing flavors naturally afforded by the climate and soils of Marlborough. The winery and vineyards are situated in the Wairau Valley in Marlborough at the northern end of New Zealand's South Island. This unique and cool wine region enjoys a maritime climate with the longest hours of sunshine of any place in New Zealand. Cloudy Bay has estate vineyards located at prime sites within the Wairau Valley and long-term supply agreements with five Wairau Valley growers. The main varieties grown are Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Description
Nose: Open on the nose, with expressive notes of stone fruit, orchard blossoms and subtle creme patissiere and hazelnut notes. Palate: The palate is taut and vibrant, with mouthwatering citrus freshness framing a core of conference pear and white nectarine. There is a touch of well-integrated toasty oak, melding with layers of savoury texture and leading into a long and elegant finish.
Food Pairing
Pork, Rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), Vegetarian, Poultry
