Cloudy Bay
Marlborough Pinot Noir
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Hiiiii I’ve been in a massive Pinot craving rut so here we go. It is very much bright and acidic yet there is a small bit of new French oak hubris. All in all I love acidic but ripe enough Pinot. I’ve had both better and worse NZ Pinot Noir. Like this bunches. Also (until I consider all the hands it changed until I was able to purchase) not sure if I’d spend 30-40 again but darn to heck enjoying new world Pinot.
Hiiiii I’ve been in a massive Pinot craving rut so here we go. It is very much bright and acidic yet there is a small bit of new French oak hubris. All in all I love acidic but ripe enough Pinot. I’ve had both better and worse NZ Pinot Noir. Like this bunches. Also (until I consider all the hands it changed until I was able to purchase) not sure if I’d spend 30-40 again but darn to heck enjoying new world Pinot.
Feb 13th, 2019
13’ Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir. Beautiful wine. Better then the SB today!
13’ Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir. Beautiful wine. Better then the SB today!
Dec 22nd, 2017
Tasted the ‘13 vintage not long ago while it was fantastic I felt it just slightly passed its peak. This 15’ is in top form. Nice cherry fruit concentration and freshness on the nose. The palate is a bit richer than the nose suggests with dark plum and abundant earthy elements. Lingering mellow tannins.
Fruits from Wairau Valley. 12 months in French oak barrel, 35% new.
Tasted the ‘13 vintage not long ago while it was fantastic I felt it just slightly passed its peak. This 15’ is in top form. Nice cherry fruit concentration and freshness on the nose. The palate is a bit richer than the nose suggests with dark plum and abundant earthy elements. Lingering mellow tannins.
Fruits from Wairau Valley. 12 months in French oak barrel, 35% new.
A great bargain - wish I bought more!
A great bargain - wish I bought more!
Jun 11th, 2020Nice mixture of dry and sweet. Would def have again.
Nice mixture of dry and sweet. Would def have again.
Jan 28th, 201915.5/20 (86/100) Легко узнаваемый новозеландский пино нуар с ароматами вишни с косточкой, чуть незрелей клубники, ванили и поджаренного тоста. Довольно высокая кислотность и гладкие, готовые танины. Неплохо.
15.5/20 (86/100) Легко узнаваемый новозеландский пино нуар с ароматами вишни с косточкой, чуть незрелей клубники, ванили и поджаренного тоста. Довольно высокая кислотность и гладкие, готовые танины. Неплохо.
Oct 12th, 2018Such a lovely mouthfeel. Rich and gentle and lovely. Bought another bottle straight away!
Such a lovely mouthfeel. Rich and gentle and lovely. Bought another bottle straight away!
Jun 11th, 2018
Tom had this 6 years ago
Tom had this 6 years ago
Aug 23rd, 2019