This New Zealand pinot noir hails from Cloudy Bay's best Marlborough vineyards, where a long and steady growing season allows the grapes to reach their full maturity. It displays aromas and flavours of black and red autumnal fruit such as bramble, morello cherry and loganberry.
11 months in French oak has helped to add body, while skin contact adds silky smooth and well-integrated tannins. Juicy acidity means this vintage is like some lighter styles of pinot noir from Burgundy.
