The Wine That Put Marlborough on the World Map

My Wine Man on Cloudy Bay

Few wines have changed the world's perception of a region the way Cloudy Bay did for Marlborough. When it was first released in 1985, it was a revelation — a Sauvignon Blanc of such intensity, freshness, and personality that it single-handedly established New Zealand as a serious fine wine nation. Today, Cloudy Bay remains the benchmark by which all Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs are measured. The 2024 vintage continues a legacy that spans four decades. This is not just a wine — it is a reference point.

Tasting Notes

Brilliant pale straw with an expressive, aromatic nose. Passionfruit, fresh lime, pink grapefruit, and ripe gooseberry lead, with a signature thread of fresh-cut grass and white peach. On the palate, medium-bodied with a juicy, fruit-driven core and the hallmark Marlborough acidity that keeps everything crisp, clean, and refreshingly long. The finish is dry, energetic, and utterly moreish.

Style & Drinking Window

Medium-bodied with bright acidity and a clean, dry finish. Drinking beautifully now — best enjoyed young and fresh over the next 2–3 years. Serve well-chilled at 8–10°C. No decanting required.

Food Pairing

The vibrant aromatic intensity and bright acidity of the 2024 Cloudy Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc make it an outstanding match for Atlantic Wild Ocean Sea Scallops (Sashimi Grade) from My Meat Man. The wine's passionfruit and lime brightness complement the sweet, delicate flesh of sashimi-grade scallops beautifully — whether served raw with a yuzu ponzu, pan-seared in brown butter with capers, or grilled briefly over charcoal with fresh lime.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

At HK$219, Cloudy Bay delivers one of the most recognisable and consistently excellent Sauvignon Blancs in the world. The 2024 vintage is fresh, expressive, and drinking beautifully right now — and the Cloudy Bay name carries genuine cachet that makes it as impressive to gift as it is to drink.

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