PRODUCT DETAILS

Cloudy Bay put New Zealand wine on the map with its sauvignon blanc. The maison's chardonnay, created in the same region, is a match for the great white wines of Burgundy, and deserves as much acclaim.

Chardonnay from Cloudy Bay is aged for 11 months in French oak, which adds a subtle creaminess to the wine. This is balanced by tart and round orchard fruit acidity and a subtle salinity.

HOW TO EJNOY

• Service temperature-10-12C
• When to drink-Drink now
• Storage advice-Store horizontally in a cool (10-15C), dark place, and away from vibrations
• Closure-Screw Cap
• Health warning-Contains sulphites
• Alcohol by volume-13.4% Vol.

BLEND AND ORIGIN

Vines are grown on the stony soils of Marlborough's Wairau Valley and the cooler clay soils of the Southern Valleys. When blended together, the chardonnay (100%) grapes from these two sites create a complete and balanced wine. A cold spring resulted in lower yields than usual, with fruit reaching optimum ripeness thanks to a warm and dry ripening period.