Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2026
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Origin
Country: New Zealand
Region and Appellation: Marlborough
Product Description
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2026 offers a vibrant and layered expression of New Zealand’s iconic winery. Crafted under the guidance of winemaker Kelly Stuart, the vintage benefited from settled flowering and favourable February conditions, with early assessments highlighting concentrated fruit, aromatic diversity, and the potential for a richer style than 2025.
Vibrant, Layered Profile
Cloudy Bay’s early assessments reveal bright citrus and concentrated tropical fruit, complemented by fresh herbal nuances and mineral, saline notes. These diverse vineyard parcels provide the foundations for a texturally complex Sauvignon Blanc, combining generous fruit concentration with the crisp, refreshing character that defines the estate’s signature style.
Vintage Comparison
Compared with the cooler-influenced 2025 vintage—characterised by lemon-lime freshness, herbal aromatics, and a leaner profile—the 2026 harvest report points towards richer fruit and a broader tropical spectrum. While 2025 emphasised restraint and citrus precision, the early promise of 2026 lies in its concentration and layered fruit expression. This evolving vintage character offers a fresh perspective on Cloudy Bay’s balance of Marlborough intensity and refinement.
Grapes, Sweetness & Size
- Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
- Sweetness: Dry
- Size: 750mL
