Cloudy Bay

Pelorus Chardonnay Pinot Noir

8.979 ratings

8.74 pro ratings

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa

Top Notes For

8.4

Slight caramel notes, crisp acidity and good mouth feel.

Slight caramel notes, crisp acidity and good mouth feel.

1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2016

Phil Castellano

8.8

Just thought it would be fun to have a NZ sparkling wine in Oz.

Just thought it would be fun to have a NZ sparkling wine in Oz.

1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2016

9.7

Prefer this to their sauvignon. Champagne quality richness, balance and just plain tasty. Had this when I got married and every time since reminds me of one of beat days of my life, ain't that what wine is supposed to do.

Prefer this to their sauvignon. Champagne quality richness, balance and just plain tasty. Had this when I got married and every time since reminds me of one of beat days of my life, ain't that what wine is supposed to do.

1 person found it helpfulAug 6th, 2016

8.8

Did not compete with the NV champagne however has good acid and fruit character.

Did not compete with the NV champagne however has good acid and fruit character.

1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2016

8.8

This Chardonnay Pinot Noir blend has a citrusy creaminess, backed by yeast. (Kind of like the first bite of a Meyer lemon tart- zing followed by buttery, unsweetened short crust finished with a pinch of minerally sea salt). Fine persistent bubbles.

This Chardonnay Pinot Noir blend has a citrusy creaminess, backed by yeast. (Kind of like the first bite of a Meyer lemon tart- zing followed by buttery, unsweetened short crust finished with a pinch of minerally sea salt). Fine persistent bubbles.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2016

8.9

Well made sparkler, second best on tasting though, medium intensity, green apples and pears, autolytics giving it fruit bread, nuttiness plus there are creamy/diary notes (MLF). High acidity, I reckon this is majority Chardonnay - very nutty on palate!

Well made sparkler, second best on tasting though, medium intensity, green apples and pears, autolytics giving it fruit bread, nuttiness plus there are creamy/diary notes (MLF). High acidity, I reckon this is majority Chardonnay - very nutty on palate!

1 person found it helpfulNov 14th, 2015

9.1

Yes!!

Yes!!

Dec 27th, 2016

8.9

Nice bubbly - easy to drink.

Nice bubbly - easy to drink.

Jan 6th, 2018

8.5

So so. A bit sweet for my liking.

So so. A bit sweet for my liking.

Mar 5th, 2017

Christopher Chan

9.2

Consistent and exotic

Consistent and exotic

Nov 14th, 2016