Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2019 (Marlborough)

Widely regarded as the benchmark example of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is always one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year. The vineyards are located in the heart of the Wairau Valley, in Marlborough.

2019 marks the 35th vintage of their Sauvignon Blanc and is certainly meeting the mark for its outstanding quality. Cloudy Bay has built a reputation for refined, elegant Sauvignon Blanc and this vintage is no exception.

Following the harvest, the free-run juice was cold-settled for 48-72 hours before racking. Fermentation was carried out primarily in stainless steel tanks, with approximately 7% of the blend fermented at warmer temperatures in old French oak barriques and large format vats. As usual, their Sauvignon Blanc was blended stringently to include only the best portions. Winery Notes