COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Cloudy Bay
REGION
Central Otago
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Te Wāhi, meaning 'the place' in Māori, represents Cloudy Bay's exploration of Central Otago's unique terroir. Established in Marlborough, Cloudy Bay ventured south to Central Otago, attracted by the region's potential for producing structured, elegant Pinot Noir. This wine is a blend of two distinct sub-regions: the rocky, warm soils of Bannockburn and the cooler, clay-rich soils of Lowburn. Together, they create a Pinot Noir of remarkable depth, complexity, and sense of place.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€85
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Te Wāhi translates to 'The Place' in Māori, reflecting the wine's deep connection to the rugged Central Otago landscape.
Fact 02
The wine is a precise blend of fruit from two distinct sub-regions: the warm, structured Bannockburn and the elegant, cool Lowburn.
Fact 03
Cloudy Bay spent years searching for the perfect Central Otago vineyards before launching Te Wāhi.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for the 2018 vintage were hand-harvested and carefully destemmed, with a small portion of whole bunches included to enhance structure and aromatic complexity. Following a cold soak, fermentation took place in open-top stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. The wine was then aged for 14 months in French oak barriques (approximately 30% new) before blending and bottling.
