{"product_id":"cloudy-bay-sauvignon-blanc-2025","title":"Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2025","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-386 citation-end-386\"\u003eCloudy Bay was established in 1985 as one of the first five wineries in Marlborough, New Zealand.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-385 citation-end-385\"\u003eFounded by David Hohnen of Cape Mentelle, the winery was instrumental in putting New Zealand wine on the global map, creating a style of Sauvignon Blanc that became a world benchmark.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-384 citation-end-384\"\u003eThe name is inspired by the eastern end of the Wairau Valley, named \"Cloudy Bay\" by Captain Cook in 1770.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-383 citation-end-383\"\u003eSince 2003, the winery has been part of the LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) group, continuing its legacy of producing premium, consistent, and highly sought-after wines that define the Marlborough terroir.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看LVMH的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ7AQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Majestic Wine的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ7QQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Wikipedia的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ7gQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProducer and Wine Maker\u003c\/b\u003e The winemaking team is led by Technical Director Jim White and Senior Winemaker Victor Joyeux. They maintain a philosophy of \"minimal intervention\" to ensure that the unique character of the Wairau Valley fruit is preserved. The team focuses on precision and balance, utilizing a blend of traditional and modern techniques. \u003cspan class=\"citation-382 citation-end-382\"\u003eFor the 2025 vintage, the winemakers emphasized vineyard selection and timing, ensuring that the fruit was harvested at peak aromatic intensity while maintaining the signature tension and crystalline acidity that has made Cloudy Bay a household name for luxury Sauvignon Blanc.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Cloudy Bay的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ7wQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVineyards and Micro Climate\u003c\/b\u003e The fruit is primarily sourced from estate and grower vineyards located in the heart of the Wairau Valley. \u003cspan class=\"citation-381 citation-end-381\"\u003eThe region's unique microclimate is shaped by the proximity to the Pacific Ocean and the protection provided by the Richmond Ranges.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The 2024-2025 growing season was characterized by warm days and cool nights, providing the high diurnal temperature range necessary for slow ripening and flavor concentration. The soils are predominantly free-draining stony silts, which naturally limit vine vigor and force the roots deep, resulting in small berries with intense mineral and tropical fruit profiles.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Vinerra的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ8AQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-380 citation-end-380\"\u003eThe grapes were harvested in the cool of the night to preserve freshness.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-379 citation-end-379\"\u003eUpon arrival at the winery, the fruit was gently pressed and the juice was cold-settled for 48 to 72 hours.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Fermentation took place primarily in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using a variety of yeast strains to enhance aromatic complexity. A small portion (approximately 4% to 5%) of the blend was fermented in large-format seasoned French oak vats and at slightly warmer temperatures. This technique adds a subtle textural weight and savory complexity to the mid-palate without introducing overt oak flavors, followed by a period of aging on fine lees.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Best Buy Liquors的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ8QQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-378 citation-end-378\"\u003eThe 2025 vintage opens with a vibrant and complex nose, featuring intense aromas of passionfruit, white peach, and zesty lime, underscored by subtle notes of tomato leaf and crushed stones.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-377 citation-end-377\"\u003eThe palate is concentrated and energetic, offering a perfect balance between ripe tropical fruit sweetness and a sharp, saline acidity.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Flavors of grapefruit and Meyer lemon dominate the mid-palate, leading into a long, focused finish with lingering mineral nuances. \u003cspan class=\"citation-376 citation-end-376\"\u003eIt is a classic expression of Cloudy Bay, showcasing exceptional purity, elegance, and a refined, silky texture that sets it apart from other Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Binny's Beverage Depot的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ8gQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Empire Wine \u0026amp; Liquor的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ8wQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Cloudy Bay的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ9AQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e This wine’s high acidity and aromatic intensity make it a superb partner for fresh, high-quality seafood. It pairs perfectly with Bluff oysters, green-lipped mussels with garlic and herbs, or a snapper ceviche with chili and lime. The herbaceous notes in the wine also complement dishes featuring fresh green vegetables, such as asparagus risotto or a pea and mint salad. For a more international pairing, try it with Thai green curry or goat cheese crostini. The wine’s mineral backbone also allows it to cut through the richness of slightly oilier fish like grilled king salmon or yellowtail kingfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eService Methods and Temperatures\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-375 citation-end-375\"\u003eTo maintain its aromatic precision and crisp structure, the wine should be served well-chilled, ideally between 8°C and 10°C.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Serving it too warm can cause the tropical fruit notes to appear heavy and the acidity to lose its focus. A standard white wine glass with a slightly tapered rim is recommended to concentrate the delicate floral and citrus aromatics. Decanting is not required, as the wine is designed to be expressive immediately upon opening. It is best enjoyed in a setting that allows its vibrant fruit and refreshing acidity to act as a palate cleanser or aperitif.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Cloudy Bay的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ9QQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-374 citation-end-374\"\u003eCloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is celebrated for its immediate appeal and vibrant fruit character, and the 2025 vintage is no exception.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It is intended to be enjoyed within its first 1 to 3 years to capture its peak freshness. However, unlike many other Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs, Cloudy Bay has a proven track record of aging gracefully over 5 to 7 years when stored in a cool, dark cellar at a consistent 12°C. With time, the primary citrus and tropical fruit notes will evolve into more complex secondary characters of beeswax, honeyed stone fruit, and a toasted brioche-like richness.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"查看Wine Anthology的引用來源詳細資料。開啟側邊面板。\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjq1eHll5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ9gQ\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; percentage used\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chelsea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922259787990,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/CloudyBaySauvignonBlanc_c40bc6d8-6f07-4f29-a8fc-796a07cf24e7.png?v=1773667750","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/cloudy-bay-sauvignon-blanc-2025","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}