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Cloudy Bay defies NZ shortage to release two new Sauvignon Blancs

Despite confirmed shortages of Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand, Cloudy Bay will launch two new expressions of the variety – Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2021 and Te Koko 2019 – globally this month.

Cloudy Bay, LVHM’s outpost in New Zealand, is gearing up to release two white wines this month.

The Te Koko 2019 is the first release from this range in two years...

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History

Innovation and meticulous attention to detail are the guiding principles of Cloudy Bay. The team is committed to producing ‘wines of region’ and strives to enhance the pure, bracing flavours and stunning vibrancy, naturally afforded by the climate and soils of Marlborough.

 

Established in 1985, Cloudy Bay Vineyards is situated in the Wairau Valley in Marlborough at the northern end of New Zealand’s South Island. This unique and cool win...

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Vineyards

The vineyards of Cloudy Bay are located at superior sites throughout the Marlborough region to maximise the considerable diversity that exists in micro-climates and soil types. The different sites provide nuances of aroma and flavour, bringing complexity to the wines.

 

Cloudy Bay Estate Vineyard, Rapaura

The original Cloudy Bay Estate, converted from barren sheep and cattle country to thriving vineyard in 1986. Located on Jacksons Ro...

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Winemaking

Winery waste water is a by-product requiring a considered management program.  Cloudy Bay has developed a gum tree and native plantation to utilise this resource.  The gum trees make up our woodlot, a self-renewing resource that feeds on our recycled waste water.  Gums are quick growing and provide firewood for our cellar door and accommodation facilities.  Adjacent to the woodlot is a development of native plantings, also fed by our winery wa...

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Inside information

Over a quarter of a century ago we harvested grapes for our first sparkling wine. This crisp, elegant wine quickly became a sparkling benchmark of Marlborough, New Zealand. To reflect its pure, lively spirit we named the wine Pelorus, after the famous dolphin of Cook Strait, the waters between the two main islands of New Zealand.  Pelorus Jack guided ships through these treacherous waters from 1888 to 1912 and became the first dolphin to recei...

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12 different wines with 57 vintages

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