{"title":"Cloudy Bay Vineyards Limited","description":"Cloudy Bay winery was founded in 1985 by David Hohnen, the founder of Margaret River\u0026#39;s Cape Mentelle Vineyards. The winery was named after Cloudy Bay, the stretch of coastline identified by James Cook during his voyage to New Zealand in 1770. The winery brought New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to global prominence in the 1980s, when its early vintages were reviewed by British wine writer Oz Clarke, who wrote that New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc was \u0026quot;arguably the best in the world.\u0026quot; Wine writer George Taber reports that Cloudy Bay is \u0026quot;considered by many to be the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world.\u0026quot; In 2003, Hohnen sold his remaining shares in Cloudy Bay Vineyards to Veuve Clicquot, making the winery wholly owned by the multinational luxury goods conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. In 2014, the company acquired its own vineyards in Central Otago, its first expansion outside of Marlborough, by purchasing the vineyards and winery of Northburn Station.","products":[{"product_id":"cloudy-bay-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarlborough redefined Sauvignon Blanc – and Cloudy Bay was there from the very beginning. This wine shows why the region at the northern tip of the South Island became so famous for this grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Cloudy Bay Vineyards is one of Marlborough\u0026#39;s pioneers: since 1985, they have been producing Sauvignon Blancs that have set the global standard for the style. The vineyards are located in the Wairau Valley, where cool nights and long hours of sunshine contribute to pronounced aromatics and vibrant acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays a clear straw yellow color. The nose offers aromas of makrut lime, passion fruit, and white nectarine – intense but not overpowering. On the palate, ripe citrus fruit follows, along with guava and a hint of peach, lingered by a salty, almost stony note. The acidity is present and invigorating, the finish dry and refreshingly long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/b\u003e Serve well chilled at 8–10 °C. Pairs well with grilled sea bass, scallops with lemon butter, goat cheese, or an Asian glass noodle salad. Drink now – no further storage required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cloudy Bay Vineyards Limited","offers":[{"title":"2024","offer_id":52695074963792,"sku":"V10396","price":29.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2025","offer_id":52864185893200,"sku":"V10396-2025","price":29.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/cloudy-bay-sauvignon-blanc-2x.webp?v=1783530030"},{"product_id":"cloudy-bay-te-koko","title":"Cloudy Bay Te Koko","description":"\u003cp\u003eTe Koko is Cloudy Bay\u0026#39;s answer to the question of what happens when you give Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc time and wood: not a mass-produced wine, but a serious white wine with depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Cloudy Bay Vineyards has been a defining force in the Marlborough region of New Zealand\u0026#39;s South Island since the 1980s. While the classic Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is known for its fresh, aromatic directness, the Te Koko takes a different approach: spontaneous fermentation and aging give it a texture and complexity that clearly distinguishes it from typical Marlborough profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays notes of white peach, nectarine, and honey, along with kaffir lime and a hint of lemongrass. The texture is round and ripe, the acidity present but integrated—not a sharp cut, but a mineral and spicy line that carries and invigorates the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Te Koko pairs well with seafood dishes that have some substance: seared scallops, salmon tartare with capers, or a creamy lobster bisque. It also goes well with goat cheese or a light chicken dish with citrus and herbs. \u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature: 10–12 °C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cloudy Bay Vineyards Limited","offers":[{"title":"2020","offer_id":52695076602192,"sku":"V10423","price":54.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2021","offer_id":52887339598160,"sku":"V10423-2021","price":54.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2023","offer_id":52907646222672,"sku":"V10423-2023","price":54.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/cloudy-bay-te-koko-2x.webp?v=1783530048"},{"product_id":"cloudy-bay-pinot-noir","title":"Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarlborough is Sauvignon Blanc country — that\u0026#39;s true. But Cloudy Bay has been showing for years that the region can also produce Pinot Noir with depth and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The winery at the northern tip of New Zealand\u0026#39;s South Island is one of the region\u0026#39;s pioneers: founded in 1985, it has shaped the style of New Zealand white wine worldwide. The Pinot Noir benefits from the cool Marlborough climate and the clay soils of the Wairau Valley — long ripening on the vine, well-preserved acidity, and fine tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays aromas of ripe sour cherry, blackberry, and a hint of cedar. The palate is medium-bodied, the texture silky, the tannins soft and well-integrated. The finish brings a light earthy note that gives the wine grip and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eFood pairings:\u003c\/b\u003e Salmon fillet, duck breast, mushroom risotto or grilled rack of lamb.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 16–18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/b\u003e now until 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cloudy Bay Vineyards Limited","offers":[{"title":"2022","offer_id":52695083549008,"sku":"V20061","price":36.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2023","offer_id":53093107630416,"sku":"V20061-2023","price":36.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/cloudy-bay-pinot-noir-2x.webp?v=1783530157"},{"product_id":"cloudy-bay-chardonnay","title":"Cloudy Bay Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eChardonnay from Marlborough – at Cloudy Bay, this is not just a light berry mix, but a wine with real weight: ripe fruit, oak aging and a clear freshness that holds the wine together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Cloudy Bay is one of the wineries that put Marlborough on the world map. Since the 1980s, they have been cultivating grapes on the Wairau Plain – an area with long sunny days, cool nights, and well-drained gravelly soil. It is precisely this temperature difference between day and night that preserves the acidity in the Chardonnay, even when the grapes are fully ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The glass reveals aromas of white peach and apricot, underpinned by citrus zest and a hint of fresh hay. Oak aging introduces gentle toasty notes and a touch of vanilla without overpowering the fruit. The palate is full-bodied, with yellow stone fruit taking center stage and a lively acidity that keeps the finish crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 °C\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast veal rump, chicken with lemon thyme, scallops with butter sauce or a mature Brie.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now until 2027\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cloudy Bay Vineyards Limited","offers":[{"title":"2022","offer_id":52695085154640,"sku":"V20088","price":31.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2023","offer_id":53093120901456,"sku":"V20088-2023","price":31.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_cloudy_bay_chardonnay.webp?v=1771238605"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/collections\/cloudy-bay-vineyards-limited.oembed","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}