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Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Cloudy Bay · Marlborough · New Zealand

94 pts · Robert Parker's Wine Advocate93 pts · Wine Spectator92 pts · James Suckling89 pts · Wine Enthusiastsustainable
$25.99$33.99 save $8.00 (24%)
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Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is $25.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $33.99 — a saving of $8.00 (24%). It carries a verified 94-point score from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. If you want to spend less, Sterling Vineyards Napa Sauvignon Blanc is $16.99.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Dry, crisp Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with lemon-lime brightness, white peach, elderflower and a salty, coastal snap.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc that is vivid and aromatic but a little more polished than the most pungent, grassy examples.

Why buy it

Cloudy Bay is one of the best-known benchmark names for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, and this bottle brings reliable freshness for seafood, salads and aperitif drinking.

Best for

Seafood, shellfish, goat cheese, green salads and bright lemony dishes.

Style

Dry, high-acid, aromatic white with citrus, stone fruit, subtle tropical fruit and saline freshness.

Drinks like

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc; a riper, more tropical counterpart to Loire Sauvignon Blanc such as Sancerre.

Experience level

Easy for beginners to enjoy, with enough classic Marlborough character for experienced Sauvignon Blanc drinkers.

Flavor notes

Fruitlemon curdlimewhite nectarinepeachpassion fruitpineapple
Floralelderflower
Earthsaline minerality
Spicefresh herbs
Othersea saltdune grassbrine

Pairs well with

tempura oysters · locally caught sashimi · steamed mussels with garlic, citrus and parsley · green salads · goat cheese · lemon-herb grilled chicken

Best occasions

Seafood dinnerWarm-weather aperitifGoat cheese or salad courseHost gift for Sauvignon Blanc fansShellfish platter

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
46-50°F / 8-10°C
Decanting:
No decant needed; open and serve chilled
Glassware:
Standard white wine glass
Drink or cellar:
Producer says the current release is drinking now and can age at least 10 years; verify bottle vintage before cellaring.
After opening:
Best the day opened; refrigerate and finish within 2-3 days

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

A benchmark Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with bright citrus, peach, elderflower and sea-salt freshness. Crisp, dry and mouthwatering, it is a strong choice for seafood, green salads and goat cheese.

Wine details

Type
white
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc
Producer
Cloudy Bay
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Appellation
Marlborough
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
13.5%

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Cloudy Bay winemaking team; Nikolai St George is listed as Winemaking Director.
Vineyard source:
Fruit comes largely from Wairau Valley sites in Rapaura, Renwick and Brancott Valley; key blocks include Estate, Motukawa, Widow's Block, Red Shed and Mustang.
Vessel:
Not fully stated for the non-vintage store item; producer states fruit from each vineyard ferments separately before blending.
About the winery · Cloudy Bay ›

Cloudy Bay was launched in Marlborough in 1985 by David Hohnen and winemaker Kevin Judd, and its Sauvignon Blanc helped introduce New Zealand wine to a global audience. The winery focuses on regional expression and careful selection, with lower yields than the regional average according to the producer. Its Marlborough vineyard parcels include stony, sandy, free-draining sites near the Wairau River that are well suited to Sauvignon Blanc. Cloudy Bay now also makes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, sparkling Pelorus, Te Koko and Central Otago Pinot Noir.

Sustainability

Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand · Producer states Cloudy Bay is a founding member. ↗ISO 14001 · Environmental management certification listed on Cloudy Bay certifications page. ↗

Critic reviews

94/100Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

“fleshy and intense”

Reviewed: Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2025 (2025) — Erin Larkin, not stated · source

93/100Wine Spectator

“Concentrated and fragrant”

Reviewed: Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2025 (2025) — not stated, not stated · source

92/100James Suckling

“Vivid, round and juicy”

Reviewed: Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2025 (2025) — not stated, not stated · source

89/100Wine Enthusiast

“citrus and tropical-fruit aromas”

Reviewed: Cloudy Bay 2020 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) (2020) — Christina Pickard, 2021-09-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc dry or sweet?
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
What does Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
Dry, crisp Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with lemon-lime brightness, white peach, elderflower and a salty, coastal snap.
What food pairs with Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc?
It pairs well with Tempura oysters, Locally caught sashimi, Steamed mussels with garlic, citrus and parsley, Green salads and Goat cheese.
How should I serve Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc?
Serve at 46-50°F / 8-10°C. No decant needed; open and serve chilled. Glass: Standard white wine glass.
Is Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc a good value?
Today it is $25.99, $8.00 (24%) below its recorded compare-at price of $33.99. It also holds a verified 94-point score from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc?
Sterling Vineyards Napa Sauvignon Blanc is a comparable Sauvignon Blanc at $16.99. See Sterling Vineyards Napa Sauvignon Blanc
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc?
750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.