In a blind tasting this was clearly New World with a forward aroma I described as "robust." Medium body, medium acidity, forest floor, violet, a bit of oaky spice and a whiff of lavender. Surprisingly light tannins. Not subtle but very tasty
In a blind tasting this was clearly New World with a forward aroma I described as "robust." Medium body, medium acidity, forest floor, violet, a bit of oaky spice and a whiff of lavender. Surprisingly light tannins. Not subtle but very tasty
Sep 22nd, 2019
Good simple pinot from new zealand
Good simple pinot from new zealand
Jan 20th, 2018
Incredible nose - this was the perfect balance between old and new world. Cherries, leather, earth, some spices (cinnamon?). Medium-light bodied.
Incredible nose - this was the perfect balance between old and new world. Cherries, leather, earth, some spices (cinnamon?). Medium-light bodied.
Oct 5th, 2017
Really remarkable quality of Pinot Noir coming out of the Central Otago region of NZ. It is light to medium body, great red berry fruit, with good balance a very nice finish. Way more complex than their already great Marlborough Pinot. Keep up the good work Cloudy Bay, I love your wines!
Really remarkable quality of Pinot Noir coming out of the Central Otago region of NZ. It is light to medium body, great red berry fruit, with good balance a very nice finish. Way more complex than their already great Marlborough Pinot. Keep up the good work Cloudy Bay, I love your wines!
Mar 18th, 2017
Cloudy Bay started the Kiwi "Sauvalanche" over 30 years ago with their excellent (still is) Sauvignon Blanc. This however is their Central Otago Pinot from the Te Wahi Vineyard. This rating for the 2010 but also tasted their 2015. Solid Otago Pinot.
Cloudy Bay started the Kiwi "Sauvalanche" over 30 years ago with their excellent (still is) Sauvignon Blanc. This however is their Central Otago Pinot from the Te Wahi Vineyard. This rating for the 2010 but also tasted their 2015. Solid Otago Pinot.
Feb 1st, 2017
Young, but will be so good in a few years. Score is based on potential. If drinking now needs a long decant.
Young, but will be so good in a few years. Score is based on potential. If drinking now needs a long decant.
Aug 9th, 2016
"Thinking man's Pinot" - Wil Peterson, owner of O'Leary's. Elegance.
"Thinking man's Pinot" - Wil Peterson, owner of O'Leary's. Elegance.
Apr 28th, 2016
Very tight, austere style.
Very tight, austere style.
Jul 23rd, 2015
For once the shoes cost more than the wine.
For once the shoes cost more than the wine.
Jun 2nd, 2015
Dense fruit, medium tannins, high toned, loam and mushroom, cola, solid.
Dense fruit, medium tannins, high toned, loam and mushroom, cola, solid.
Oct 22nd, 2014
Central Otago, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
