2022 Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir

Cloudy Bay is New Zealand’s wine benchmark and most internationally acclaimed brand. It is one of the first five wineries from Marlborough, New Zealand’s premier wine region (located at the northernmost tip of the South Island). A highly sought-after range of wines, each offering a different experience.

Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir is a classic Pinot Noir, lively and beautifully balanced. A kaleidoscope of red fruit and cherries, oak and spice with soft tannins. The grapes come from 20 year old vines from various vineyards in the southern Wairau Valley, including the Mustang and Barrack vineyards. The typical clay soil with a top layer of alluvial gravel has good drainage which minimizes the stress on the delicate Pinot Noir vines in the dry summer months. The grapes are picked at night to maximize the intense fruit flavors. Drink the wine slightly chilled and taste the elegance! The destemmed grapes were cold stored in stainless steel tanks for a few days and then fermented with the skins for almost 3 weeks. The wine has matured for 1 year in French oak barrels, of which 35% new wood.

In the glass, the Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir has a light reddish purple colour with plum-coloured hues. The nose is attractive and aromatic with notes of Morello cherries, blackberries and dark chocolate. In the glass, the wine unfolds layered with delicate floral aromas and subtle spices around a concentrated core of plums. Fine, silky tannins and a juicy acidity give the wine an elegant structure. The subtle influence of oak adds some complexity and a hint of wood smoke. Conclusion: A long and refined finish to an intriguing and seductive wine. Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir is consistently well rated by connoisseurs and trade press. The Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir is best enjoyed at a serving temperature between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius. The wine has at least ten years of aging potential.

FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.