{"product_id":"2022-cloudy-bay-te-wahi-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2022 Cloudy Bay Te Wahi Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTe Wāhi means “the place” in te reo Māori, reflecting the importance of terroir and Cloudy Bay’s connection to its second home in Central Otago. The 2022 release is a polished, powerful Pinot Noir with an opulent core of dark fruit, structured tannins and the capacity to develop greater spice and forest-floor complexity with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing three years influenced by La Niña, 2022 brought a classic hot, dry Central Otago season. Daytime temperatures reached the mid-30s during summer, while cooler evenings approaching harvest helped preserve freshness and extend flavour development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSettled spring conditions supported excellent fruit set. Warm, dry weather during harvest provided extended hang time and good skin ripeness. The fruit was hand-picked between 23 and 29 March 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was sourced from the Northburn vineyard on the steep, hilly eastern bank of Lake Dunstan. The vines grow across brown, organic soils over volcanic material and benefit from significant differences between warm daytime and cool nighttime temperatures, producing fruit with structure and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were predominantly destemmed into open-top fermenters and underwent a five-day cold soak before fermentation. Cap management consisted of plunging between one and four times daily, with fermentation maintained below 30°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine remained on skins for approximately 21 days before gentle pressing. After 12 months in French oak barriques, of which 30% were new, it was bottled in September 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eReticent at first but unfurling to reveal exotic and enticing notes of damson, raw cacao and a hint of star anise.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eOn the palate, the silky tannins provide subtle structure, underpinning a core of pure autumnal blackberry, plum and sweet sloe. There are notes of fragrant spice and subtle vanillin, and an almost-graphite freshness that creates a sense of poise and balance.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Stephen Wong, The Real Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted 21 January 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eA polished pinot with black cherry, plum and spice flavours sandwiched between refreshing notes of herbal tea and the richness of nutty, creamy oak. The creamy richness and ripeness give this early accessibility but there is weight and generosity right to the finish, with ample concentration and brooding depth which will need time to reveal its true qualities.\u003c\/q\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrinking Window: 2027–2038\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloudy Bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Te Wāhi\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central Otago\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northburn\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23–29 March 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in French oak barriques, 30% new\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.99g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.72\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Drinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2027–2038\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Malvern Valley Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44609795194968,"sku":"1376828520","price":144.38,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9144\/files\/Cloudy_Bay_Te_Wahi.jpg?v=1786934218","url":"https:\/\/mvliquor.com.au\/products\/2022-cloudy-bay-te-wahi-pinot-noir-750ml","provider":"Malvern Valley Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}