Cloudy Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023

Still red from Marlborough, New Zealand, 13.5% ABV, 100% Pinot Noir, produced by Cloudy Bay. 0.75 L bottle, 2022 vintage. A Pinot Noir that embodies the essence of New Zealand terroir, with a history dating back to 1985, when Cloudy Bay was among the first wineries to invest in this region. Hand-harvested from March 24th to April 11th. The grapes are destemmed before being placed in open fermentation tanks. The grape skins remain in contact with the skins for approximately 18 days. Aged in French oak (35% new barrels) for 11 months. It expresses the quintessential character of the variety with notes of berries, blackberry, blueberry, and coffee. Ruby red in color. Fine, silky tannins and juicy acidity provide an elegant structure, with a complexity that comes from the delicate characters of toast and forest smoke.