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Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2012 Wine Review

Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2012

Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2012

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $40.95

Drink: 2013-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Cloudy Bay

Agent: Charton Hobbs Inc

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Toasted almond and hazelnut on the nose, with green apple vibrancy, gorgeous balance. I thought I loved this winery's Sauvignon Blanc best but now it's a toss up. Try this with pork tenderloin.

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This Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2012 was reviewed on November 28, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 359513
  • $29.84 
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Reviews and Ratings

Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

Wow! Suberb flinty minerality, orchard fruit, herbal notes, crisp and refreshing. Incredible Chardonnay! Well worth the investment. Tasted November 2015. 93+ points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca
Cloudy Bay is one of New Zealand's flagship wineries and this Chardonnay shows why with its concentration of flavour, elegance and balance. Long finish. - Community Wine Reviews

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