Te Wahi Central Otago Pinot Noir is the epitome of New Zealand fine wine, the culmination of Cloudy Bay’s expertise and Central Otago’s terroir. Te Wahi means ‘the place’ in te reo Maori, reflecting both the importance of terroir. The 2018 Te Wahi Central Otago Pinot Noir is dark and intense. On the nose, dusky brambles, wild strawberries and hints of violet. The palate is elegant and abounds with damson and hedgerow fruit. Dense tannins and vibrant freshness bring tension, balance and clarity, drawing to a long and focused finish.
Producer Information
Cloudy Bay Vineyards is one of the most famous producers of the Marlborough wine region on the South Island of New Zealand. It was established in 1985 as one of the first producers of Marlborough and today, the flagship Sauvignon Blanc is one of the country’s most sought-after wines.The winery has mulitple vineyards in the Wairau Valley subregion of Marlborough, as well as an additional estate and cellar door in Central Otago. Marlborough has a strong maritime climate with some of the longest sunshine hours of anywhere in the country, ideal for ripening grapes with concentrated flavour compounds.The estate was started in 1985 by David Hohnen, the founder of Cape Mentelle Vineyards in Western Australia’s Margaret River region. Hohnen sold Cloudy Bay to Veuve Clicquot in 1990. In 2003, Veuve Clicquot was purchased by the multinational luxury group, LVMH.
