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Cloudy Bay is a New Zealand winery founded in 1985 by Australian winemaker David Hohnen in the Marlborough region. It became closely associated with Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and helped draw international attention to the region's intensely aromatic style of that variety. The winery also produces wines from grapes including Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and is owned by the French luxury-goods group LVMH.
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Who founded Cloudy Bay winery?
Cloudy Bay was founded in 1985 by Australian winemaker David Hohnen, who also established Cape Mentelle in Western Australia. The winery was one of the first to plant and produce Sauvignon Blanc commercially in Marlborough.
Is Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc the wine that put Marlborough on the map?
Cloudy Bay is widely credited with drawing international attention to Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc after its early 1986 vintage received strong reviews in the UK. The wine's intensely aromatic, citrus-and-passionfruit profile helped define the regional style that became globally popular.
Who owns Cloudy Bay now?
Cloudy Bay is currently owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), which acquired the winery in 2003. The brand continues to produce Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and sparkling wines from its Marlborough vineyards.
What is the difference between Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc and Te Koko?
Cloudy Bay's standard Sauvignon Blanc is stainless-steel fermented for a fresh, crisp style, while Te Koko is a wild-yeast, barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc with a richer, more textured profile. Te Koko spends time in older French oak and undergoes malolactic fermentation.
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