The winery
Cloudy Bay
A New Zealand winery internationally recognized for its Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs. Its portfolio also includes Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and the sparkling wine Pelorus. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudy_Bay_Vineyards)
- Marlborough · Nuova Zelanda
- Since 1985
- 6 products
The story
Cloudy Bay was founded as a winemaking project led by David Hohnen and brought Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc to worldwide attention. Over time ownership passed to international luxury groups, and the company expanded its activities to include vineyards and a presence in Central Otago. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudy_Bay_Vineyards))
Production philosophy
The winery focuses on meticulous grape care and careful winemaking to express the character of the terroir, prioritizing quality and consistency from vineyard to bottle. (cloudybay.com)
Terroir and vineyards
Headquartered in the Marlborough wine region (Wairau Valley), with vineyards and visitor centres also operating in Central Otago — two areas that define the main styles of the Cloudy Bay range. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloudy_Bay_Vineyards)
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
What makes it distinctive
- An iconic Sauvignon Blanc that helped define Marlborough's style.
- Te Koko: a Sauvignon version fermented and aged in wood with a more structured approach.
- Te Wāhi: crafted expressions of Pinot Noir from the vineyards of Central Otago
- Pelorus: a sparkling wine in the range, produced using the traditional method.
- Cellar door and tastings available in both Marlborough and Central Otago.
