winery · Marlborough, New Zealand
Cloudy Bay Vineyards
Marlborough, New Zealand
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The reputation — the story that sells at the table
Cloudy Bay is the most recognised New Zealand wine brand globally. The standard Sauvignon Blanc is the benchmark for the Marlborough style and the wine that created the international category. Available at BC LDB and most premium retailers.
Practice
The winery that put New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc on the world map. Founded 1985 by David Hohnen (Cape Mentelle, WA) and Kevin Judd as winemaker. The inaugural 1985 vintage, sold to London restaurants through Simon Loftus at Adnams, created immediate demand that has never abated. Now owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy). Cloudy Bay is now a global luxury brand — the wine itself sometimes overshadowed by its marketing success.
Positioning
premium · Standard range widely available; Te Koko and Te Wahi in premium specialist stores
Importer lines
US — not yet · UK — not yet · Japan — not yet
Each absence is a signal the demand ledger holds.
Each absence is a signal the demand ledger holds.
Where to get it — Pat's Rule
Origin: Cloudy Bay Vineyards, Marlborough — named here for every reader, everywhere, as the discovery authority.
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