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
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
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
A beautiful PN from a producer I’m only familiar with through their Sauvignon Blanc. Lovely minerality, crushed lavender, eucalyptus, and moist earth.
A beautiful PN from a producer I’m only familiar with through their Sauvignon Blanc. Lovely minerality, crushed lavender, eucalyptus, and moist earth.
Nov 7th, 2020
Delicious Pinot!
Mar 2nd, 2019
Blackberry in the nose. Brilliant Pinot. Lingering cocoa. Medium body with balanced finished.
Blackberry in the nose. Brilliant Pinot. Lingering cocoa. Medium body with balanced finished.
Mar 18th, 2018
Mediocre Pinot Noir, fine but not worth $80. No better than my $20 Burgundy.
Mediocre Pinot Noir, fine but not worth $80. No better than my $20 Burgundy.
Jun 18th, 2017
Pinot Noir from Central region NZ. nice bouquet, slight tanning, good finishes
Pinot Noir from Central region NZ. nice bouquet, slight tanning, good finishes
Apr 11th, 2017
Woodsy nose with hints of tree bark, newly split branches, and sawdust meshes with a black cherry finish.
Woodsy nose with hints of tree bark, newly split branches, and sawdust meshes with a black cherry finish.
Sep 26th, 2016
Central Otago, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
