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With a legacy that speaks of dedication and innovation, Cloudy Bay's wine collection is an invitation to experience the finest expressions of New Zealand's renowned Marlborough region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2017-cloudy-bay-te-wahi-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2017 Cloudy Bay Te Wahi Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFalstaff (93 \/ 100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2017 Vintage | Tasted: Jan 2021\u003cbr\u003e\"Dark crimson garnet, purple reflections, black forest fruit, a hint of black tea, dried flower petals, some liquorice. Complex, juicy, ripe plum, dark cherry, integrated ripe tannins, fine fruit on the finish, persistent, mineral-salty on the finish, has length and maturity, definite ageing potential.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator (93 \/ 100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2017 Vintage | Tasted: Oct 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand Wine Rater (90 \/ 100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2017 Vintage | Tasted: Jan 2021\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a real statement wine and while it has plent y of character and power, and seems built for the long haul both judges questioned whether it showed any 'pinosity' as it comes across as a fairly generic, modern red wine. It has an intense nose with aromas of toasty, barrel char, pencil shavings, and complex sulphides. It's a strapping, extractive wine with weighty, chewy tannins and lots of oak-derived flavours... fans of the style may love it, while we questioned its charm and level of drink-ability.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson (17 \/ 20)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2017 Vintage | Tasted: Aug 2021 | When to drink: 2020 to 2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTe Wāhi means ‘the place’ in te reo Māori, reflecting both the importance of terroir and the sense of finding a second home. It is a powerful wine with an opulent core of dark berry fruit and structured tannins. Over time, warm spices and notes of forest floor flourish and provide complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTe Wāhi is a true Central Otago Pinot Noir, created from the fruit of two contrasting vineyards: Northburn and Calvert. Northburn sits on the steep, hilly east bank of Lake Dunstan. The vines here spread across terraces of unforgiving, rocky, glacial soils. Helped by large diurnal shifts of warm days and cool nights, these soils produce fruit of great structure and intensity. Calvert, on Felton Road in Bannockburn, sits in the silty, loamy soils and rolling terrain of an ancient lakebed. Calvert produces opulent, elegant fruit. These complementary vineyards work together to deliver a beautifully balanced wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 growing season began with ideal spring conditions and warm temperatures, however cooler weather over flowering led to a naturally reduced crop and smaller bunches. The grapes were handpicked between the 3rd and 27th April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were predominantly de-stemmed into open top fermenters, with 15% whole bunch inclusion. There, the grapes underwent a five-day cold soak before the start of wild yeast fermentation. 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Textured. with layers of white peach, pear and white flowers melding with mineral characters and subtle brioche notes. A freshening acidity underpins this dense and enticing palate, leading to a long and elegant finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTe Koko welcomes exploration, and provides unexpected and provocative pairings with a wide range of cuisine. Try it with Chinese-style crispy pork belly, vibrant spicy dishes or smoked salmon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTe Koko ferments in French oak barrels with indigenous yeasts, gaining complexity over four to five months under the watchful eye of our winemaking team. 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Gentle notes of toast provide a savoury backbone to the luscious fruit, providing moreish balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Chardonnay is a natural match for just about everything, but especially seafood and other bright or creamy flavours. Try it with Caprese salad, soft cowsâ€?cheeses, cream sauces or anything smoked or chargrilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe grapes are hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed, a traditional approach to keeping the wine fresh and crisp. The resulting juice goes into barrels for fermentation, along with wild yeasts that build complexity and texture. The wine ages for 11 months, with malolactic fermentation used selectively to provide balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Chardonnay is all about balance and harmony. Vineyards planted in the stony soils of Wairau Valley and the dense clay of the Southern Valleys work together to create a wine that marries ripe stone fruit and citrusy elegance. Key vineyards include Barracks, Motukawa, Estate, Mustang, and Brook Street.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JC FINE WINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330348613827,"sku":null,"price":56.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/CloudyBayChardonnay750ml.png?v=1727752789"},{"product_id":"2020-cloudy-bay-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2020 Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2020 Pinot Noir is fragrant, appealing and aromatic. Rose petals, dark cherries and blackberries fill the nose. On the palate, a core of rounded bramble fruit, ripe boysenberry and wild strawberry is unpinned by silky tannins and fine acidity. A concentrated yet elegant wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatility is our Pinot Noir’s calling card. It matches with a wide variety of foods, including lighter game meats (duck, rabbit), lamb, roasted vegetables, berries, herbs and almost anything chargrilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are de-stemmed and put into open-top fermenters with wild yeast. Some whole bunches are included to build structure. Once the wine is pressed, it’s matured in French oak for 11 months. 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Yet, their Pinot Noir retains the robustness reminiscent of Burgundy. The 2021 Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir is a testament to this varietal's allure, boasting captivating aromas of boysenberry, cherry, and fragrant florals. On the palate, it bursts with dark cherry, cranberry, and hedgerow fruit, supported by fine tannins, culminating in a fresh and succulent experience. 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