Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $32.00Original NZD 57.00≈ €28.43 · £24.17 | www.cloudybay.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $45.63Original CHF 37.80 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Drinking Window Drinking now; producer indicates 5–10 years of ageing potential
Region Marlborough
Soil Cool clay soils, Aged alluvial gravels and dense clay subsoils
Orientation Rolling, North-Facing Slopes
Sites Key blocks include Mustang, Delta and Barracks vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Open-top fermenters
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date 2024
Production Details Grapes are destemmed and fermented in open-top fermenters with wild yeast, with some whole bunches included for structure. After pressing, the wine is matured in French oak for 11 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–15°C.
Tasting Notes Aromatic strawberry, cherry, vanilla and toast; bright, concentrated palate with Victoria plum and redcurrant-like acidity
Food Pairing Lighter game such as duck or rabbit, lamb, roasted vegetables, berries, herbs and chargrilled foods
Sources: www.cloudybay.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Drinking Window Drinking now; producer indicates 5–10 years of ageing potential
Region Marlborough
Soil Cool clay soils, Aged alluvial gravels and dense clay subsoils
Orientation Rolling, North-Facing Slopes
Sites Key blocks include Mustang, Delta and Barracks vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Open-top fermenters
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date 2024
Production Details Grapes are destemmed and fermented in open-top fermenters with wild yeast, with some whole bunches included for structure. After pressing, the wine is matured in French oak for 11 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–15°C.
Tasting Notes Aromatic strawberry, cherry, vanilla and toast; bright, concentrated palate with Victoria plum and redcurrant-like acidity
Food Pairing Lighter game such as duck or rabbit, lamb, roasted vegetables, berries, herbs and chargrilled foods
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Drinking Window Drinking now; producer indicates 5–10 years of ageing potential
Region Marlborough
Soil Cool clay soils, Aged alluvial gravels and dense clay subsoils
Orientation Rolling, North-Facing Slopes
Harvest Dates 17 Mar 2022 to 1 Apr 2022
Sites Key vineyards: Mustang, Delta and Barracks
Fermentation Vessels Open-topped fermentation tanks
Natural Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date 2023
Production Details Fruit was optically sorted and gravity-fed into open-topped tanks. The skins were gently plunged, with an average 21 days of skin contact; 100% malolactic fermentation followed. The wine matured for 11 months in French oak, 30% new. The producer’s vintage page additionally records wild-yeast fermentation, some whole-bunch inclusion and a recommended serving range of 12–15°C.
Tasting Notes Wild hedgerow fruit, crushed rose petals and warm red cherry; silky tannins, summer berries, soft spices, biscuity vanilla and a smoky finish
Food Pairing Lighter game such as duck or rabbit, lamb, roasted vegetables, berries, herbs and chargrilled foods
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Drinking Window Drinking now; producer indicates 5–10 years of ageing potential
Region Marlborough
Soil Cool clay soils, Aged alluvial gravels and dense clay subsoils
Orientation Rolling, North-Facing Slopes
Sites Key blocks include Mustang, Delta and Barracks vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Open-top fermenters
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date 2022
Production Details Grapes are destemmed and fermented in open-top fermenters with wild yeast, with some whole bunches included for structure. After pressing, the wine is matured in French oak for 11 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–15°C.
Tasting Notes Boysenberry, cherry and dusky florals; crunchy dark cherry, cranberry and hedgerow fruit with very fine tannins
Food Pairing Lighter game such as duck or rabbit, lamb, roasted vegetables, berries, herbs and chargrilled foods
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Drinking Window Drinking now; producer indicates 5–10 years of ageing potential
Region Marlborough
Soil Cool clay soils, Aged alluvial gravels and dense clay subsoils
Orientation Rolling, North-Facing Slopes
Sites Key blocks include Mustang, Delta and Barracks vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Open-top fermenters
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date 2021
Production Details Grapes are destemmed and fermented in open-top fermenters with wild yeast, with some whole bunches included for structure. After pressing, the wine is matured in French oak for 11 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–15°C.
Tasting Notes Rose petals, dark cherry and blackberry; rounded bramble fruit, ripe boysenberry and wild strawberry with silky tannins and fine acidity
Food Pairing Lighter game such as duck or rabbit, lamb, roasted vegetables, berries, herbs and chargrilled foods
Sources: www.cloudybay.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Drinking Window Drinking now; producer indicates 5–10 years of ageing potential
Region Marlborough
Soil Cool clay soils, Aged alluvial gravels and dense clay subsoils
Orientation Rolling, North-Facing Slopes
Sites Key blocks include Mustang, Delta and Barracks vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Open-top fermenters
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date 2020
Production Details Grapes are destemmed and fermented in open-top fermenters with wild yeast, with some whole bunches included for structure. After pressing, the wine is matured in French oak for 11 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–15°C.
Tasting Notes Bramble berries, graphite and Morello cherry; Victoria plum, loganberry and autumn fruit with fine silky tannins, juicy acidity and a long finish
Food Pairing Lighter game such as duck or rabbit, lamb, roasted vegetables, berries, herbs and chargrilled foods
Sources: www.cloudybay.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $47.28Original €42.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $45.63Original CHF 37.80 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Jacksons Road, 7040 Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand
Owner
Moët Hennessy (LVMH)
Cellarmaster
Yang Shen (Estate Director)