Cloudy Bay Pelorus, Marlborough NV

Toasty creamy complexity enhanced by a lingering nutty finish

Sunny skies and the long cool summer days of Marlborough ensure elegance, crispness and complexity
This Chardonnay-led blend spends two years on the lees
Fresh citrus bouquet with apple, lemon and notes of fresh bread
Prawns in batter would be a terrific combination with this wine
Cloudy Bay are aiming for crisp elegance with this sparkling wine

Grape variety: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Vintage: NV
Type/Colour: White
Alcohol: 12.5%
Bottle Size: 75cl
Group: South Island
Sustainable: Yes

'I've been turning to Cloudy Bay's sparkling wine since the late 1990s. This elegant example from Marlborough's Wairau Valley, produced by Tim Heath, is a blend of 70% chardonnay and 30% pinot noir. The subtle bready flavour combines with apple and citrus.' - Will Lyons, The Times, December 2017

Cloudy Bay, renowned for elevating New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to global fame, presents an equally remarkable offering in the form of their sparkling wine. Crafted from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes grown in Marlborough, this sparkling wine is produced using the traditional method and is a worthy contender against Champagnes of higher price points. - Dom Smiley, OWC