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Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2015 Wine Review

Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2015

Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2015

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:93/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $40.95

Drink: 2018-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Cloudy Bay

Agent: Charton Hobbs Inc

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Cloudy Bay 2015 is a dry, medium-bodied Chardonnay for South Island, Marlborough with pink grapefruit, white florals, pastry and almond paste flavours on the palate. Finishes long and zesty. Chill and pair with grilled shellfish.

Chardonnay food pairings: pork tenderloin, roast chicken, pan-fried trout with fresh lemon juice.

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This Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2015 was reviewed on January 3, 2019 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

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  • 359513
  • $29.84 
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Reviews and Ratings

Cloudy bay 2015 Chardonnay is dry, medium-bodied and subtle with crisp apple, delicate citrus, white stone fruit and white floral flavours on the palate finishing nutty, toasty and savoury with zesty acidity for food. Try it with pork tenderloin. Enjoy now and for the next three years. - Community Wine Reviews

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