Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2026 is a vibrant New Zealand white wine from the celebrated Marlborough region, where Cloudy Bay has helped establish the country's reputation for world-class Sauvignon Blanc. Founded in 1985, the winery has become one of New Zealand's most recognised wine producers, admired for its expressive fruit flavours, refreshing character and consistently high standards. The 2026 vintage continues this tradition, offering a fresh expression of the distinctive Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc style.
Produced from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in Marlborough's renowned vineyards, this wine reflects the region's combination of sunny days, cool nights and well-drained soils. These conditions encourage the development of intense fruit flavours while preserving the lively acidity that gives Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc its unmistakable freshness. Careful winemaking aims to retain the grapes' natural aromatic character, creating a crisp, beautifully balanced wine with a wonderfully inviting personality.
The 2026 harvest produced beautifully ripe, concentrated fruit, with the final wine carefully assembled from 83 selected batches. Primarily fermented in stainless steel, with a small proportion fermented in large oak vats, it combines vibrant tropical fruit, refreshing citrus and a subtle savoury complexity. Delicious served chilled, Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2026 is a wonderful match for oysters, fresh seafood, steamed mussels, green salads and goat's cheese.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Bright and wonderfully aromatic with fresh lemon sherbet, ripe passionfruit, juicy peach and grapefruit zest. Delicate hints of makrut lime leaf and warm, coastal mineral notes add complexity.
Palate:
Vibrant, concentrated and beautifully expressive, revealing layers of luscious tropical fruit, ripe peach and fresh citrus. A lively lemon acidity provides excellent balance, while the wine's generous fruit character creates a refreshing yet rounded texture.
Finish:
Long, crisp and mouthwatering, with lingering citrus, subtle tropical fruit sweetness and a distinctive saline freshness that leaves the palate beautifully clean.
