| Rating | 87 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Appellation |
Marlborough New Zealand |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Price | $40.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2021-06-07 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Pizza Night, Pleasing A Crowd
Drink If You Like
Gamay, Merlot , Pinot Noir
Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2020 Review
This wine is all kinds of wild on the nose. It smells like cherries and cinnamon but also mushrooms and petrol. The palate is chewy with an intense wallop of sweet and sour — maybe even savory. For a grab and go, it works.
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