Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $24.88Original NZD 44.00≈ €22.14 · £18.70 | www.cloudybay.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $30.85Original CHF 25.50 | flaschenpost.ch ↗ |
2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Drinking Window Drinking now; the producer states that it would age at least 10 years.
Region Marlborough
Soil Fruit comes largely from wairau valley sites characterized by free-draining gravelly soils.
Sites Fruit comes largely from Wairau Valley vineyards in Rapaura, Renwick and Brancott Valley; named key blocks are Estate, Motukawa, Widow's Block, Red Shed and Mustang.
Bottling Date 2025
Production Details Fruit from each vineyard was fermented separately before blending, and the final selection was made from more than 90 batches. The producer recommends serving at 8–10°C (46–50°F).
Tasting Notes Open and expressive; peach, elderflower, makrut lime and freshly squeezed lemon, followed by lemon curd, white nectarine, sea salt, dune grass, steel-cut citrus acidity and an elegant finish.
Food Pairing Seafood, including tempura oysters, sashimi and steamed mussels with garlic, citrus and parsley; also green salads and goat's cheese.
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2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 6.7 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Marlborough
Soil Principal wairau valley-floor sources have free-draining gravelly soils.
Sites Fruit comes largely from Wairau Valley-floor vineyards, including Estate, Motukawa, Widow’s Block, Red Shed and Mustang.
Fermentation Vessels Primarily stainless-steel tanks; large-format oak vats for around 1.5% of the blend.
Natural Yeast Yes
Closure Screw Cap
Production Details Free-run juice was cold settled, racked and inoculated with selected yeast; a portion also underwent wild-yeast fermentation. Fifty-five of 81 tasted portions were selected for the final blend.
Tasting Notes Restrained and comparatively less tropical, with citrus, lime leaf, apricot and orange blossom; passionfruit, white stone fruit, makrut lime, pink peppercorn, hibiscus, pink grapefruit, a saline edge and a long, concentrated finish.
Food Pairing Asian-style seafood dishes, grilled fish, asparagus, avocado, grilled red peppers, feta salads, fish and chips, mackerel or sardines.
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.07%
Drinking Window Drinking now; the producer states that it would age at least 10 years.
Region Marlborough
Soil Fruit comes largely from wairau valley sites characterized by free-draining gravelly soils.
Sites Fruit comes largely from Wairau Valley vineyards in Rapaura, Renwick and Brancott Valley; named key blocks are Estate, Motukawa, Widow's Block, Red Shed and Mustang.
Bottling Date 2023
Production Details Fruit from each vineyard was fermented separately before blending, with the final selection made from more than 90 batches. The producer recommends serving at 8–10°C (46–50°F).
Tasting Notes Honeydew melon, passionfruit, vibrant citrus and blackcurrant leaf; concentrated and elegant, with sea-air salinity, makrut lime, lemongrass, Meyer lemon and grapefruit skin.
Food Pairing Seafood, including tempura oysters, sashimi and steamed mussels with garlic, citrus and parsley; also green salads and goat's cheese.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.24%
Drinking Window Drinking now; the producer states that it would age at least 10 years.
Region Marlborough
Soil Fruit comes largely from wairau valley sites characterized by free-draining gravelly soils.
Sites Fruit comes largely from Wairau Valley vineyards in Rapaura, Renwick and Brancott Valley; named key blocks are Estate, Motukawa, Widow's Block, Red Shed and Mustang.
Bottling Date 2022
Production Details Fruit from each vineyard was fermented separately before blending, with the final selection made from more than 90 batches. The producer recommends serving at 8–10°C (46–50°F).
Tasting Notes Zesty and vibrant, with juicy citrus, makrut lime, white nectarine and passionfruit; mouthwatering passionfruit and citrus with peach, guava and stony saline notes.
Food Pairing Seafood, including tempura oysters, sashimi and steamed mussels with garlic, citrus and parsley; also green salads and goat's cheese.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 2.6 g/L
pH 3.14
Total Acidity 6.83 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Drinking Window Drinking now; the producer states that it would age at least 10 years.
Region Marlborough
Soil Principal wairau valley-floor sources have free-draining gravelly soils.
Sites Fruit comes largely from Wairau Valley-floor vineyards, including Estate, Motukawa, Widows, Red Shed and Mustang.
Fermentation Vessels Primarily stainless-steel tanks; old French oak barriques and large-format oak vats for approximately 4% of the blend.
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date 2021
Production Details Free-run juice was cold settled, racked and inoculated with selected yeast; the final blend comprised 87 different portions. The producer recommends serving at 8–10°C (46–50°F).
Tasting Notes Intense and vibrant, with passionfruit, white peach and lime; concentrated and tropical with nectarine, blossoms, saline structure, citrus acidity and a compelling finish.
Food Pairing Seafood, including tempura oysters, sashimi and steamed mussels with garlic, citrus and parsley; also green salads and goat's cheese.
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $34.72Original €30.90 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $36.17Original CHF 29.90 | terravigna.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $31.87Original CHF 26.34 | decantalo.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $33.51Original CHF 27.70 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $30.85Original CHF 25.50 | flaschenpost.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Jacksons Road, 7040 Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand
Owner
Moët Hennessy (LVMH)
Cellarmaster
Yang Shen (Estate Director)