Peter - Wine Specialist, South Glendale

“I’ve Got Sunshine on a Cloudy Bay!

If you love the white wines of Sancerre, and if you are a prospective New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc drinker, get on the pitch with the New Zealand Black Rugby Team, and start drinking! No official endorsements from them, of course! However, the citrus character of this refreshing white wine bursts forward with flavors will make you feel like you are on rugby pitch, scrumming with zest, or preparing for a pre-game Hakka!

This 2025 vintage from Cloudy Bay is both paramount for the hard-core fans of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, as well as for the Kiwi Wine Novice.

The 2025 vintage is ready to drink now! Let’s get on it!

This vintage is a benchmark Marlborough wine, offering a vibrant and expressive profile.

It features intense aromas of passionfruit, grapefruit, makrut lime, and elderflower, balanced with fresh cut grass and tomato leaf notes.

The palate is crisp, vivid, and textured, showcasing intense citrus (lemon curd) and tropical fruit flavours (pineapple, nectarine) with refreshing, bracing acidity.

The 2025 vintage is described as a disciplined, high-quality year, producing a well-rounded and, as noted on Wine Library, delicious expression that maintains the brand's iconic reputation.

It is a versatile choice, pairing excellently with oysters, grilled shishito peppers, or goat cheese salad.

This wine is best enjoyed in its youth (now through 2029) to appreciate its vibrant fruit character, as highlighted by Fine Wine Delivery.

Cheers!