Cloudy Bay was established by David Hohnen in 1985 producing Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir. Cloudy Bay takes its name from a bay at the northern tip of the South Island named by Captain Cook in 1770. The cloudy Bay winery is responsible for the iconic wines of Marlbrough particularly Sauvignon Blanc.