Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 750mL

Brand History:
Established in 1985, Cloudy Bay was one of the first five wine makers to venture into Marlborough. At the time, it was almost an unimaginable place to set-up a vineyard. But Cloudy Bay's founder - David Hohnen - was convinced of its potential to produce great wine and invested in the best land of the region. Since then, Marlborough has risen to become New Zealand's leading wine region, as well as one of the finest winemaking locations in the world. Cloudy Bay Chardonnay is elegant and refined, one for Chardonnay fans. Chardonnay was the second wine in Cloudy Bay's portfolio, and has quietly - but firmly - held onto its reputation as a stately and refined food wine. It's a prime choice for gastronomic adventurers, pairing well with just about any cuisine.

How to enjoy:
Cloudy Bay Chardonnay is elegant and refined, a Chardonnay for connoisseurs and food lovers suitable for any occasion. Created from a love for the Burgundy style, it has a unique Marlborough-style freshness. The citrus, stone fruit and orchard blossom characters are underpinned by more savoury elements like hazelnut and crème pâtissière. It's a prime choice for gastronomic adventurers, and pairs well with just about any cuisine.

Tasting notes:
Aromatically, the wine draws you in with complex flavours of cashew nut, preserved lemon and nectarine. As the wine opens up, subtle grapefruit and white floral notes reveal themselves. The palate is layered with a bold complexity of ripe fruit flavour and spicy, smoky oak characters. The texture of the wine - a combination of fruit density and lees work - provides a focal point that is balanced by fresh and firm acidity.

Food Pairing:
Butter-poached Bream & Wrasse. When butter-poached, the tenderness and richness of their flesh will be enhanced by the Chardonnay's creaminess and freshness.

Varietal:
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
ABV%: 13.5%

Liquor Act:
Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of, a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424