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Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2016 Wine Review

Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2016

Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2016

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $40.95

Drink: 2019-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Cloudy Bay

Agent: Charton Hobbs Inc

Natalie's Score: 93/100

A medium-bodied Chardonnay from the Marlborough wine region, floral, with ripe apple and lemon zest aromas on the nose. Dry with nectarine, pink grapefruit and citrus zest, leesy and nutty flavours on the palate. vibrant acidity for food. Try it with pork tenderloin.

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

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This Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2016 was reviewed on November 5, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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Jenny Ratcliffe-Wright CWM rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

A sophisticated wine with high pedigree. Lovely intensity in the glass with lemon meringue, and apple and pear crumble. A long balanced finish with oak that is present but not dominant and shows itself as spiced ginger biscuit. Elegant. Try with spinach stuffed salmon and lemon beurre blanc @wrightwineblog
Cloudy Bay 2016 Chardonnay is a dry, medium-bodied Chardonnay from South Island, Marlborough with white nectarine, yellow plum, ripe stone fruit and citrus zest flavours on the palate. Easy to enjoy. Pair with brunch fare, quiches and herbed flatbreads. - Community Wine Reviews

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