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Most of the estate’s white wine vineyards are located across three sub-regions of the Wairau Valley, where a combination of a cool maritime climate, intense sun exposure and free-draining gravelly soils create wines with a rare vibrancy of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCloudy Bay’s barrel-fermented Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc – launched back in 2000 –demonstrated the estate’s restless ability to challenge people’s perception of what to expect from wines of the Marlborough. In addition to its home region, since 2009, the company has also had a presence in Central Otago, where it produces its dark, brooding Te Wahi Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cloudy-bay-chardonnay-2011","title":"Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2011","description":"Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2011 is from New Zealand’s Marlborough region, recognised for its diverse terroir. Established in 1985, Cloudy Bay has played a pivotal role in the development of Marlborough`s wine industry. The 2011 vintage uses hand-picked grapes sourced from varied soils, combining the stony influences of Wairau Valley with the richness of Southern Valleys clay. This Chardonnay presents flavours of ripe stone fruit underscored by a citrus note, making it suitable for food pairing and culinary exploration.","brand":"Cloudy Bay","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412709429578,"sku":"HED81446","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED81446.jpg?v=1781893043"},{"product_id":"cloudy-bay-chardonnay-2023","title":"Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2023","description":"Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2023 is a premium Marlborough white that showcases the structural potential and textural depth of the Wairau Valley. This 2023 vintage is fermented in French oak barriques and large-format foudres, utilising a mix of indigenous and cultured yeasts to enhance complexity. It offers a sophisticated profile of ripe peach, lemon curd and toasted brioche, underpinned by a vibrant acidity and a subtle flinty note. A significant portion of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation, resulting in a creamy, well-integrated palate that maintains a sense of poise and freshness. It is a benchmark New Zealand Chardonnay, balancing the region`s intense primary fruit with a polished and elegant winemaking style.","brand":"Cloudy Bay","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413277561162,"sku":"HED13665","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED13665.jpg?v=1781896245"},{"product_id":"cloudy-bay-te-wahi-pinot-noir-2021","title":"Cloudy Bay Te Wahi Pinot Noir 2021","description":"Cloudy Bay Te Wahi Pinot Noir 2021 is a single-vineyard wine hailing from the Central Otago region of New Zealand. 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