CLOUDS CHENIN BLANC 2023
TASTING NOTES
The fruit for this wine comes from old bush vines, grown on decomposed granite soils in Wellington. The grapes are picked by hand and pressed a whole bunches to preserve the delicate fruit and freshness of this old vine chenin.
OTHER INFORMATION
Fermented naturally in concrete eggs and then matured for 10 months before bottling.
ENJOY
This classic example of old vine Chenin goes great with a variety of seafood dishes, but can be just as enjoyable on it's own.
AGEING POTENTIAL
Enjoy now and over the next 5 years.
BLEND INFO
100% Chenin Blanc
CLOUDS RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2022
TASTING NOTES
The nose on this wine is delicate and layered with vibrant aromas of lime blossoms, white peach and citrus rind with some mineral and earthy tones in the background.
The pallet is led by stone fruit and minerality and chalk the first thing that comes to mind. This is all tied together by fresh, precise acidity and a persistent leesy finish.
ENJOY
This wine pairs beautifully with oysters and other seafood as well as gamefish.
AGING POTENTIAL
To be enjoyed now, but will mature well for another 5 - 7 years.
BLEND INFORMATION
100% chardonnay
CLOUDS CHARDONNAY 2017
1,5L MAGNUM
TASTING NOTES
This wine has a delicate, fresh entry and shows crushed seashells, citrus blossoms and freshly cut limes on the nose. The palate is tropically driven with a persistent mineral finish.
Fermented and matured in a combination of concrete egg, amphora and small French barrels.
ENJOY
This chardonnay pairs brilliantly with fresh oysters and other seafood, as well as game fish.
AGING POTENTIAL
A very distinctive wine which shows great potential for aging 5 – 7 years.
BLEND INFO:
100% chardonnay
CLOUDS BLANC de NOIR 2023
TASTING NOTES
This wine with its lovely salmon colour is perfect for summer. Green apple and strawberries on the nose are followed by hints of peach pit. The palate is fresh and fruity with layers of citrus and a long lingering finish.
ENJOY
This wine is best enjoyed ice cold and preferably next to the swimming pool. It pairs well with a light summer salad or cheese platter.
AGEING POTENTIAL
To be enjoyed now but will mature well over the next 3 years.
BLEND INFORMATION
A blend of shiraz, grenache noir & carignan
CLOUDS METHODE CAP CLASSIQUE 2022
TASTING NOTES
Subtle notes of lemon followed by green apples and pears on the nose. The wine has a fresh mouthfeel and ends in a clean lemon-like acidity. Made from 100% chardonnay grapes, it spent 12 months on the lees, adding finesse.
ENJOY
Delicious with a brunch of French toast and crispy bacon, it always pairs well with oysters and other seafood.
AGEING POTENTIAL
Drink now or over the next 3 - 5 years.
BLEND INFORMATION
100% chardonnay
CLOUDS
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023
TASTING NOTES
A classic sauvignon, showing grassy notes and green pepper and even some white pepper on the nose. The wine has a natural acidity, reminice of cut limes on the pallet, a bright wine with intense aromas.
ENJOY
Ice cold, on its own or goes well with grilled fish and seafood pasta.
AGING POTENTIAL
To be enjoyed now, but will mature well for another 2-3 years.
BLEND INFORMATION
100% sauvignon blanc
CLOUDS RED BLEND 2016
750ml & 1,5L
TASTING NOTES
Dark and brooding, with black current and fynbos dominating the nose. The palace it rich & dense with ripe, round tannins and just enough acidity to balance the fruit.
IN THE VINEYARD
This blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Petit verdot is grown on Clouds Estate and harvested, fermented and matured together. The wine spent 20 months in older French oak before being bottled with minimum filtration.
ENJOY
Decant if possible, enjoy with hearty meat dishes and in front of a roaring fire.
AGEING POTENTIAL
Enjoy now or drink over the next 10 years
BLEND INFORMATION
This wine is a rare, but true field blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot grapes
61% Cabernet
30% Merlot
9% Petit Verdot
CLOUDS RED BLEND 2016
1,5L MAGNUM
TASTING NOTES
Dark and brooding, with black current and fynbos dominating the nose. The palate is rich & dense with ripe, round tannins and just enough acidity to balance the fruit.
IN THE VINEYARD
This blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Petit verdot is grown on Clouds Estate and harvested, fermented and matured together. The wine spent 20 months in older French oak before being bottled with minimum filtration.
ENJOY
Decant if possible, enjoy with hearty meat dishes and in front of a roaring fire.
AGEING POTENTIAL
Enjoy now or drink over the next 10 years
BLEND INFORMATION
This wine is a rare, but true field blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot grapes
61% Cabernet, 30% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot
CLOUDS RED BLEND 2020
TASTING NOTES
Intensely perfumed with more black than red berries in this vintage. Violets, olives and earth are also apparent on the nose, while the pallet is fresh but structured with firm tannins, intense dark fruits and a long, dry persistent finish.
The wine spent 12 months in small French oak, before bottled, un-fined with minimum filtration.
ENJOY
Decant if possible, enjoy with red meat dishes like ostrich or sirloin steak and a deep bordelaise sauce.
AGING POTENTIAL
Drink now or over the next 10 years
BLEND INFORMATION
48% cabernet
40% merlot
12% petit verdot
CLOUDS PINOT NOIR 2020
TASTING NOTES
This vintage of our pinot noir is grown on the estate and shows a lot of bright red fruit on the nose with light medium bodied structure to match, on the palate.
This expression of spicy red fruit in its youth will gain in complexity and develop typical earthy notes over the next few years for those who are patient enough to wait.
ENJOY
We recommend this wine slightly chilled in the warmer months. It pairs well with ostrich, and is a good match with earthy flavours like beetroot, mushrooms or rhubarb.
AGEING POTENTIAL
Drink now or over the next 4-5 years.
BLEND INFORMATION
100% pinot noir
CLOUDS SHIRAZ 2021
TASTING NOTES
Dark and brooding with black olive and purple fruit on the nose. The palate has real weight and intensity. The wine will develop beautifully in the next 5 - 10 years.
OTHER INFO
Fermented naturally with around 60% whole bunches to add some fresh tannins from the stems. This semi-carbonic maceration method also adds to the spice profile of shiraz grown in the Swartland region.
ENJOY
This wine is the perfect choice with a slow cooked winter dish like lamb shoulder or oxtail.
AGEING POTENTIAL
Drink over the next 10 years.
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Shiraz
CLOUDS MCC MAGNUM 2020
(CHARDONNAY)
TASTING NOTES
Subtle notes of lemon followed by green apples and pears on the nose. The wine has a fresh mouthfeel and ends in a clean lemon-like acidity.
OTHER INFORMATION
This wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes from our estate. It spent 12 months on the lees, adding to the finesse and a fine leesy texture from the bottle aging.
ENJOY
This crisp sparkling wine is delicious with a brunch of French toast & crispy bacon. It always pairs well with oysters and other seafoods.
AGEING POTENTIAL
Can be enjoyed now and will mature well over the next 3 - 5 years if you can save it that long.
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Chardonnay
Clouds Red Blend 2020