Cloudy Bay - Malborough Pinot noir 2022
New Zealand
Red
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Drink or Keep
92/100
James Suckling
"A fine, seductive and fresh New Zealand pinot noir according to James Suckling!"
"Enticing aromas of plum, orange peel and strawberry with hints of mushroom that carry through to a medium body with soft, fine tannins and a fresh, lively, zesty finish. Drink now" (James Suckling 2022) - Screw cap
Features
Estate
Cloudy Bay
Cuvée
Pinot noir
Vintage
2022
Designation
Marlborough
Region
New Zealand
Grape varieties
100% Pinot noir
Terroirs
Upper gravel layers, dense clay subsoils
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Open-top fermentation tanks, 5% whole bunches, gentle maceration over 21 days
Breeding
11 months in French oak barrels (30% new)
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Ruby red colour, clear, nice shine
Nose
Seductive bouquet with notes of ripe fruit, especially blackberry, accompanied by fragrant floral aromas.
Mouth
Fresh aromas of black cherry and red fruit, silky tannins, light and persistent acidity, good length.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with roast beef, creamy cheese, grilled halibut with beurre blanc...
Cloudy Bay
Marlborough
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2022) 92/100
About the wine:
Enticing aromas of plum, orange peel and strawberry with hints of mushroom that follow through to a medium body with soft, fine tannins and a fresh, lively, zesty finish. Drink now. Screw cap.
Customer reviews
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