Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cloudy Bay
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Southern Valleys)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-15°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92; Wine Spectator 92; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 90; Vinous ~89

Tasting Note
Open, expressive nose of hedgerow fruits, rose petal and sun-warmed cherry. Silky texture, summer berries, soft spice and subtle savoury oak; long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, herb‑crusted lamb, mushroom risotto, charcuterie, grilled salmon. Asian: Peking duck, teriyaki or miso‑glazed salmon, Korean BBQ, shiitake mushroom dishes, soy‑glazed pork.

Production Method
De-stemmed grapes fermented in open-top fermenters with wild yeast; ~5% whole bunches; pressed and matured 11 months in French oak.

Vineyard Info
Cloudy Bay, founded 1985 in Marlborough, farms multiple Southern Valleys blocks (Mustang, Delta, Barracks); now part of the LVMH group, emphasises low yields and sustainable viticulture.