Identity
| Producer | Cloudy Bay |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Chardonnay |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | White with elegant and fresh appearance |
| Aroma | Notes of ripe citrus, white stone fruit, warm croissants, white peach, apricot, fresh cut apples, white flowers, fresh fruits, subtle vanilla, sugared pastry |
| Palate | Layered and appealing palate with mouth-filling texture, balanced acidity, ripe stone fruit, citrusy elegance, subtle oak influence, and fine complexity |
| Finish | Long and fresh finish with a hint of apple skin phenolic, balanced and elegant |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with fish and poultry |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential with balance and harmony |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | 100% barrel fermentation in French oak barrels (20% new), regular lees stirring, some malolactic fermentation |
| Fermentation | 100% barrel fermentation using natural yeasts, 100% malolactic fermentation |
Terroir
| Soil | Stony soils of Wairau Valley and dense clay of Southern Valleys |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Whole-bunch pressed after hand harvesting |
Interesting facts
| Cloudy Bay was established in 1985 in Marlborough, New Zealand. The winery is named after Cloudy Bay, named by Captain Cook in 1770. Cloudy Bay Chardonnay is a flagship wine known for its balance and expression of Marlborough terroir. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 9418408050014 |