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Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2008 Wine Review

Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2008

Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2008

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $40.95

Drink: 2011-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Cloudy Bay

Agent: Charton Hobbs Inc

Natalie's Score: 94/100

Vintages Wine Panel: The folks at Cloudy Bay are known as gurus with Sauvignon Blanc, yet their skill with Chardonnay cannot be denied. Nice intensity here, with a wide variety of concentrated citrus, peach and mango aromas and flavours to enjoy. Beautifully structured, with a mouth-wateringly refreshing acidity, lush texture, and impressive finish. Perfect with buttery lobster. My note: Supremely crafted Chardonnay! Amazing balance between fresh green apple fruit and creamy richness from oak. Buttery with a long finish. Try this wine at least once in your life.

Chardonnay food pairings: lobster.

This Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2008 was reviewed on April 2, 2011 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 359513
  • $29.84 
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Reviews and Ratings

Kevin rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Cloudy Bay was the label that brought New Zealand to the World Wine Stage with their 'groundbreaking' Sauvignon Blanc. Personally, I think there are better Sav Blancs out there and that their Chardonnay is definitely more interesting. Hints of peach and biscuit with a nice edge of minerality.

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