Cloudy Bay

Marlborough Pinot Noir

8.924 ratings
8.94 pro ratings
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Ellen Clifford

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
David L

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
Ming L
9.2

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.

Nov 11th, 2023
Lisa McCosker

A great bargain - wish I bought more!

A great bargain - wish I bought more!

Jun 11th, 2020
Clifton Shambry

Nice mixture of dry and sweet. Would def have again.

Nice mixture of dry and sweet. Would def have again.

Jan 28th, 2019
Stanislav Lobanov

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.

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, 2018
Heath Bradby

Such 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
Stefan Åsegård

Very tasty!

Very tasty!

Sep 2nd, 2017
Tommaso Tadiello

Assistant Winemaker at Valdo Spumanti

8.7

Tommaso had this 5 years ago

Tommaso had this 5 years ago

Aug 23rd, 2019
Eric Almeida

Eric had this 6 years ago

Eric had this 6 years ago

Jul 21st, 2018