Cloudy Bay Chardonnay is a complex, full-bodied wine with ripe fruit and subtle smoky oak. Cloudy Bay Chardonnay is an intriguing, textural wine with pure fruit flavours of citrus and stone fruits enhanced by a savoury nuttiness and subtle new oak. 

The Cloudy Bay vineyards are located in the Marlborough region, at the northern end of New Zealand’s South Island. Grown under ideal conditions, the vines produce intensely flavoured fruit with distinctive varietal character.

Established in 1985, Cloudy Bay was one of the first five winemakers to venture into Marlborough. Chardonnay, the widespread international aromatic grape variety, has proudly been part of the portfolio since 1986. 

Senior Winemaker Tim Heath said of this deliciously savoury Chardonnay: “Impressive in its youth, this is a wine to watch.” Powerful and exotic, the Chardonnay is an embodiment of the artistry and the craft of Cloudy Bay. The palate structure is mouth-filling yet balanced with fresh acidity giving the wine shape and focus.

Made with the greatest care, skill, and passion to provide a ripe, full-bodied, glorious taste, Cloudy Bay Chardonnay has complex flavours of cashew nut, preserved lemon, and nectarine. Layered with a bold complexity of ripe fruit flavour and spicy, smoky oak characters. 

A real treat for your taste buds, Cloudy Bay Chardonnay has an exquisite, apple-y, citrus finish. The combined texture of fruit density and lees work provides a focal point that is balanced by fresh and firm acidity. A complete wine, this elegant Chardonnay is perfect with sushi, Asian dishes, white meats, fish, and chicken, preferably with a creamy sauce. 

Tasting Notes: Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 

Eye/Colour/Appearance: White. 

Nose/Aroma/Smell: Immediately appealing and expressive, Cloudy Bay Chardonnay reveals layers of attractive ripe orchard fruits, preserved lemon, nectarine, and ripe peach on the nose, followed by subtle spice and gentle notes of roasted hazelnut and white floral notes.

Flavour/Taste/Palate: Layered with a bold complexity of ripe fruit flavour and spicy, smoky oak characters. The combined texture of fruit density and lees work provides a focal point that is balanced by fresh and firm acidity. 

Finish: Satisfying, exquisite, apple-y, citrus finish. 

Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 75cl Product Details

Description: Dry White wine

Country of Origin: New Zealand

Region: Marlborough

Grapes: Chardonnay

Size: 750ml

Alcohol by Volume: 13.2%

Serving temperature: 10-12 °C

Bottler: Cloudy Bay Vineyards LTD., Blenheim, New Zealand

Package Information: Bottle