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The Cloudy Bay story is one of vision, adventure and captivating flavour. Read on to discover how a single sip of Sauvignon Blanc changed the world of wine for good.

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Our Philosophy

What we believe

Quality is our obsession, our hallmark, and our promise. We know making exceptional wines takes acute attention to detail in all aspects of wine production.

In the vineyards, our yields are around 30% lower than the regional average. In the winery, we use technology, taste and experience to select only the best grapes for each wine. It might mean fewer bottles, but it always means better wine.

Beyond the quality of our wines, we care most about protecting this place we call home. Cloudy Bay is a founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand. In Central Otago, our vineyards are farmed organically. Selected Estate blocks in Marlborough are trialing organic practices to roll out across the remaining vineyards.

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Our story

The yarn

In 1983 David Hohnen tasted his first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Captivated by its intensity, he began a journey to bottle the essence of Marlborough and share it with the world.

He and winemaker Kevin Judd launched Cloudy Bay in 1985 to international acclaim, with a Sauvignon Blanc that put New Zealand wine on the map.

Cloudy Bay’s legacy began in Marlborough with Sauvignon Blanc and now includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pelorus méthode traditionnelle. The spirit of adventure continues with Te Koko, a barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc, and Te Wāhi, a sophisticated Central Otago Pinot Noir from our two special southern vineyards.

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Aerial photograph of Cloudy Bay vineyards in Marlborough
To make landmark wines you have to walk the vineyard and be a good observer.
To make landmark wines you have to walk the vineyard and be a good observer.
Cloudy Bay founder David Hohnen leaning on wine barrels
Cloudy Bay vineyards in Marlborough
Our place

Cloudy Bay vineyards

MARLBOROUGH
In Marlborough we farm 163 parcels of vines and 65 grower blocks. Those parcels closer to the Wairau River have stony, sandy and free-draining soils ideal for the iconic Sauvignon Blanc. Further south of the river in the Southern Valleys, the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards love the heavy clay-based soils. These soils and Marlborough’s maritime climate work in harmony to set the stage for Cloudy Bay’s captivating style of wine.

CENTRAL OTAGO
Cloudy Bay's two Central Otago vineyards have complementary terroirs. Calvert, in Bannockburn, has loamy, silty soils and gentle slopes that produce wines with fine tannins and silky textures. Northburn’s rocky, glacial soils and extreme slopes produce wines of structure and intensity. Blending grapes from the two contrasting sites gives the Cloudy Bay Te Wāhi Pinot Noir its poise and power.

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Cloudy Bay vineyards in Central Otago
Our people
Our people
Our people

Meet the Cloudy Bay team

Without our winemaking crew, all we’d have is grapes. Meet the people behind the wines.

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Meet our crew

Great wine by great people. From vineyard to bottle, our crew is is committed to unwavering quality. Read on to meet some of the key people at Cloudy Bay.

Nikolai St George

Nikolai St George

Winemaking Director
Kelly Stuart

Kelly Stuart

Winemaker
Daniel Sorrell

Daniel Sorrell

Operations Winemaker
Violeta Santis

Violeta Santis

Assistant Winemaker
John Flanagan

John Flanagan

Viticulture Director
Hannah Ternent

Hannah Ternent

Technical Viticulturist
Yang Shen

Yang Shen

Estate Director
Jim White

Jim White

Technical & Sustainable Development Senior Director
Photograph of Cloudy Bay vineyards in Central Otago
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Sustainability

We believe New Zealand is the world’s most inspiring work of nature. It’s where we grow some of the world’s most inspiring wines too, so protecting it is the natural thing to do. After all, what’s good for the world is good for the wine.

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