Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2024

92 Suckling
93 Wine Spectator
Country

Nueva Zelanda

Vintage

2024

Region

Marlborough

Volume

750 ml

Our wines

CLOUDY BAY VINEYARDS

%VOL

13,5

Varieties

Sauvignon Blanc

Type

Blanco

Style

Seco

29,18 

Community Reviews
4.1 Vivino

4.2
Cheng-Chieh Li
Vivino
柑橘 西柚 青檸 百香果 奇異果 A typical SB wine with fresh grava flavor. It performs much more likenold style, different with 2023 version.
4.4
Noa Have
Vivino
I am blown away once again. The aromas and the bouquet on this wine is phenomenal! The wine has tastes of vibrant flowers and grass field.
4.2
TristanTrevor Tong
Vivino
Aroma of peach, passionfruit, grapefruit and citrus. Very fruity and fresh cut grass. Sauvignon blanc from Marlborough will not go wrong!
4.4
David Tng
Vivino
Having it at cloudy bay cellar door as a pilgrimage . Passion fruit attack on the nose with flavours of kiwi jalapeños on the palate.
4.2
Reto Stutz
Vivino
Light yellow color, smells of lemon and butter with hints of almonds. Tastes of lemon, pink grapefruit, some butter and almonds. Nice!
4.2
Carl Christian Radin...
Vivino
2024 is another great vintage: dry, light bodied, very fruit forward: full on grapefruit, pineapple, with a touch of green peppers, crisp, zippy
4.1
CT
Vivino
Gooseberry and green apple flavours. Concentrated, mouth watering with some steely acids. Even so it has a soft mouth feel with good weight and
4.1
Roger A
Vivino
A return to the classics and this 40th anniversary edition of Cloudy Bay Sauvignon is every bit as memorable as it was the first time I tasted
4.1
Richard Sands
Vivino
Perhaps slightly disappointing, but still good. Just not great. Less acidity than most kiwi Sauv Blanc, and less direct flavours. Citrus and
4.2
DC Kaz
Vivino
The 2024 vintage is very refreshing and delivers exact citrus aromatics with little of tropical nuances. While the palate remains hints of guava
4.1
Hideous Tannat
Vivino
Crisp acidity and bright citrus notes define this wine, with subtle tropical sweetness for balance. Based on a Copilot recommendation, I paired
4.1
Cs Runner
Vivino
Happy WWW! My third vintage (not today🤣) of this pricey🤑 NZSB & I'm suitably impressed this time around. I have a head cold & the smell
4.3
John Josub
Vivino
Nose is pronounced, complex mouth, long lasting. Indeed!! It's one of the best years for Marlborough and Sauvignon Blanc there. Possibly better
3.9
LubosV
Vivino
NZ Sauvignon is a category of its own and this indeed is a perfect example of it. Juicy, fruity, playful, but also multilayered and complex.
4.2
Hansel Chew
Vivino
Lime and grapefruit on the nose. Lovely crisp fresh notes of citrus and green apple and peach and honey. Hints of pineapple. High acid.
4.1
Rory Lilley
Vivino
Lime and stone with tropical nose like an IPA, minerality with honey notes and grapefruit, pear and apple core. Really nice.
4.1
Jeong Kyoung Ji
Vivino
citrus grapefruit lime grass tropical
4.2
Augusto Crivellari
Vivino
Passion fruit; green apple; peach; chalk; citrus
4.2
Justin Kim
Vivino
A very good SB from Marlborough, New Zealand. Pale lemon color. Pronounced intensity aromas of gooseberry, lime peel, white blossom, grass,
4
Ben Toh
Vivino
@[1|72390075|Chateau Biawak] Tasting Pale lemon. Youthful. Pronounced nose Dry. Youthful Citrus apple pear peach lemon lime grass white blossom High
4.3
Daphne Carvalho
Vivino
Hello again Sav. My first taste of the 2024 vintage. Gooseberries predominate followed by green apple and nectarine. Very crisp and mouth puckering.
4.2
Cristian Stef
Vivino
Great New Zealand Sauvignon blanc, yellow with greenish tones. A mix of citrus aromas, lime and lemon peel, with notes of nectarine and orange
4.1
Bob Van de Boel
Vivino
Undoubtedly the best SB I’ve tasted this year. Everything- and more you’d want from a hot climate SB. Beautiful tropical notes, pineapple.
4.2
aek2803
Vivino
Wow, explore another vintage of Cloudy bay SB, Well rounded & balance. 👀Nice clear pale yellow color. 👃Good aromas of guava mango lime 👅Med+
4.4
Matt Walkley
Vivino
Might just be the best widely available premium NZ SB for me. Nose is Nettles and lime but restrained compared too say Villa Maria. On the
4.3
Joshua Hazen
Vivino
Citrus and lime come out with a bit of a tropical ending to the palate. Easy drinking with a clean minerality and a slight acidity to it. Goes
4.1
Anonymous
Vivino
It unfurls in the glass to reveal profound and attractive notes of citrus, lime leaf, apricot and orange blossom. The palate shows mouthwatering
4.2
Patrice Huybrechts
Vivino
White tasting Vibrant and expressive, opening with juicy citrus (lime, lemon), followed by white nectarine and passionfruit.
4.5
Shinobu Yasutake
Vivino
This is awesome new vintage. Very fresh, crisp, aromatic citrus grapefruit lime grass passion fruit lemon mineralsand refreshing!!
4.1
sigeol kim
Vivino
40th vintage Pineapple mango guava Lemon grapefruit passion fruit gooseberry cut grass citrus lime apricot High acidity Dry Abundant tropical
4.5
Morten Sørensen
Vivino
95 pts. Grapefruit, lime, fresh unripe green mango, green pepper, kiwi and asparagus. Very intens on the palate with great complexity and spicy.
4.2
Seamus Downes
Vivino
The original and almost back to it’s best. I have drunk this from 1988 onwards. Early years were spectacular but started to lose its magic
4.5
VNonoyourbusiness
Vivino
Damn. So much grapefruit but so not aggressively acidic. This ruins cheap Sauvignon Blancs, well not ruin, but this is on a different level.
4.1
Sipping Fine Wine
Vivino
Light lemon color with aromas of citrus, tropical fruits and floral notes. On the palate flavors of grapefruit, green apple and pear fruit flavors,
4.5
Bryan Kim
Vivino
It never disappoints me. Starts with tropical and grapefruit flavor. Got me citrus and green apple grass peach pear in the mouth moderate acidity
4.3
Hans Loewenheath
Vivino
Nose and notes of pear, passion fruit, and lemon. Also a touch of grassy notes. Medium body, dry and balanced. Makes me want to try some more
4.5
Alican Koc
Vivino
Phenomenal. Best NZ Sauv Blanc I’ve ever had. Tropical fruit salad with non of the vegetal matter you typically find in similar wines.
4.1
Tony Wiz
Vivino
Always a nice nz sb, kiwi, pineapple, passionfruit, gooseberry, stone and grass, banana? Exceptional balance, the acid is heavy but not shooting
4.1
Tony Cip
Vivino
Consistent, had this with Shrimp Paella, Pale Lemon color, soft Grapefruit nose, Lime, Grapefruit, Gooseberry, Green Apple, light body, high
4.2
LanaLeo
Vivino
I discovered this SB for myself ~ 8 years ago. In my opinion, it’s the most classic and at the same time classy representative of New Zealand.
4.3
Tracy H
Vivino
Grapefruit,citrus with grassy notes. Very distinctive taste even for a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Dry finish with high acidity.
4.2
Matt Walkley
Vivino
Much more subtle and balanced in flavour than a lot of NZ SB. It was delicious, fresh grass and saline flavours. Alongside gooseberry.
4.1
Siegfried T
Vivino
Pale straw-gold in color Medium plus aroma of grass, guava, citrus Crispy body Dry Medium plus acidity Taste of guava, citrus Medium finishing Overall,
4.3
Ryan B
Vivino
Loved this bottle. Zesty in all the right ways, classic citrus notes, but with some tropical fruit and grapefruit notes. A slight herbaceous
4.3
! ! ! *Viola !
Vivino
Fresh and juicy Juicy, light to medium body, flavours of grapefruit, gooseberries, passionfruit, green kiwi 🥝, cassis, a touch of green banana
4.1
Danny Taylor
Vivino
Pale yellow colour. Passionfruit, grapefruit, lime zest. Refreshing acidity. Great balance. Served on an Emirates business class flight from
4.5
Mateusz Czyż
Vivino
Just a perfect wine with big aromas that you can smell from across the room. Long finish and just super refreshing. Could drink it everyday.
4.4
Keith Drysdale
Vivino
Delicious high quality NZ SB. Peaches and cream on the nose. Gooseberry and peach on the palate. Dry finish. Delicious with fish risotto.
4.2
Klaus Bovbjerg Søre...
Vivino
Just a fantastic Sauvignon Blanc from Cloudy Bay. I find notes of tree fruits, tropical fruits and some lemon aswell - it’s just a fantastic
4.1
Mark van Delft
Vivino
Cloudy Bay is a reliable fresh SB from Marlborough: grass, green apple, passion fruit, papaya, stone, asparagus, straw, fresh for a sunny day

Description

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc was the wine that catapulted New Zealand to international fame thanks to its unmistakable taste profile. In its 40th vintage, this iconic label presents itself with vibrant and seductive intensity, displaying aromas and flavors of makrut lime, delicate hibiscus, and juicy pink grapefruit, making every sip a memorable experience.

Explore the elegance of Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2024, a premium dry white wine crafted in New Zealand's renowned Marlborough wine region. This iconic label is synonymous with exceptional quality, thanks to a winemaking process that prioritizes excellence over volume. Each batch of grapes is vinified separately at the winery, and only the finest are meticulously selected from over 90 distinct plots, ensuring that each vintage maintains the unmistakable Cloudy Bay signature.

The 2024 vintage displays vibrant freshness and impressive fruit purity, making it the ideal choice for pairing with seafood of all kinds. Among the winery's recommended pairings are tempura oysters, locally caught sashimi, and steamed mussels with garlic, citrus, and parsley. It also pairs wonderfully with fresh salads, goat cheese, and dishes where lemon is the star, because as they say: if it has lemon, it goes with Sauvignon Blanc. A refined choice for those who value harmony in every pairing and want to buy wine online with a guarantee of quality and character.

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