2010 Cloudy Bay Te Wahi Pinot Noir, Central Otago
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The winery was named after Cloudy Bay, a body of water explorer Captain James Cook came across during his voyage to New Zealand in 1770. His discovery coincided with flooding in the region, which washed large amounts of sediment into the sea. Noticing the water’s opaque appearance, Cook cleverly christened the area Cloudy Bay.
Today, Cloudy Bay not only captures the essence of Marlborough but also embodies New Zealand's luxury to the world. The luxury of space and time, of intimate moments and nature’s rarest qualities.
Te Wahi (‘The Place’) is Cloudy Bay’s first foray beyond the Marlborough region. Hand-picked in three districts – Bannockburn, Bendigo and Lowburn – of the Cromwell Basin and matured 14 months in French oak barriques (40% new) Te Wahi is a deeply coloured, highly concentrated wine with a real sense of drive.
Deep red/purple, impressive colour. Earthy and dried herb bouquet. More low notes than high, sort of earth-bound, and some funky notes, but attractive. Mossy, humus-like, and cherry pip, too. It's a robust pinot with lots of tannin and grip and guts. Highly strucured. Big and bold, a bit 'dry reddish'. Has undoubted cellaring potential. The question is whether age will unlock some more aromatics. 22 NOV 2012
2013–2020
94 points Huon Hooke The Real Review
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Central Otago |
| Varietals | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 94 |
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