2016 Greywacke Pinot Noir Marlborough
SKU #1413584
95 points
James Suckling
Impressive richness and concentration of brambleberry and black-cherry aromas and flavors here. The palate unfurls plenty of spicy and succulent fruit flesh with tannins that are nicely wrapped around the finish. This is all class. Drink or hold. *No. 33 Top 100 Wines of New Zealand 2018*
(12/2018)
94 points
Bob Campbell
Pleasingly aromatic pinot noir with red cherry, plum, violet, anise and a subtle grape stem flavour. A taut, vibrant, high energy pinot noir that is approachable now but promises to get more interesting with bottle development.
(6/2019)
91 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A bit less intense than the 2015, the 2016 Pinot Noir is nevertheless a lovely drink. A blend of fruit from primarily the Brancott and Omaka Valleys, it shows earthy, dark-fruited notes of black cherries and plums. It's medium to full-bodied, plush and velvety on the palate, with a long, vibrant finish. (JC)
(3/2019)
Jancis Robinson
Mid purple. Toasty and smoky, bacon fat – some reduction. Brooding black fruit and spice. Intense blackberry and black-cherry palate fruit, with a firm, fine tannic backbone that isn’t close to ready. Spicy and long. (TJ) 17+/20
(2/2019)
K&L Notes
For two decades Kevin Judd was the founding winemaker and guiding genius behind Cloudy Bay. He is one of the most respected, experienced and talented winemakers in the southern hemisphere. His wines showcase the intense quality possible from select, mature vineyards and handcrafted to be some of the greatest expressions of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.