{"product_id":"cloudy-bay-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-2025","title":"Cloudy Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCloudy Bay's Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is a \u003cstrong\u003estill white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that elegantly embodies the aromatic profile of New Zealand. With a straw yellow colour and greenish highlights, it reveals a vibrant bouquet with \u003cstrong\u003enotes of kaffir lime\u003c\/strong\u003e, grapefruit and passion fruit. On the palate, it displays a concentrated structure with a pronounced citrus streak and a \u003cstrong\u003esaline, mineral freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e. Predominantly fermented in stainless steel with partial ageing in oak barrels, it offers a long and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis label originates in the heart of Marlborough, from grapes grown mainly in the Wairau Valley. The vineyards stretch across the areas of Rapaura, Renwick and the Brancott Valley, benefiting from a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm, dry maritime climate\u003c\/strong\u003e. These conditions are ideal for balanced ripening of Sauvignon Blanc, preserving its aromatic vibrancy. The vines sink their roots into \u003cstrong\u003ehighly-draining gravelly soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in minerals. This particular soil composition gives the wine its \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive savoury character\u003c\/strong\u003e and those refined hints of flint that emerge on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with a cold settling of the must. The main stage is \u003cstrong\u003efermentation in stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e at controlled temperature, aimed at preserving the purity of the fruit. To add depth without overpowering the freshness, a small portion of the must ferments at slightly higher temperatures in old \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and large vats. The fruit from the different vineyards is vinified separately to respect the identity of each plot. Only at the end of maturation is a selection of the best lots blended to create the \u003cstrong\u003efinal blend\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1985, Cloudy Bay embodies excellence with its \u003cstrong\u003eMarlborough Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2025 vintage enhances the terroir of the Wairau Valley through grapes vinified separately, ensuring absolute quality. Fermentation in steel, enriched by 7% of wine aged in \u003cstrong\u003eold French oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e, imparts an intense structural harmony. This dedication is confirmed by the \u003cstrong\u003e93 points awarded by Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cloudy Bay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46469297963179,"sku":"61275","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/cloudy-bay-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-2025_61275_1_7a81b4e8-2cae-4ffa-8320-4e732bd3178f.webp?v=1777565411","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/cloudy-bay-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}