Cloudy Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir 2013 $47 ★★★★
The clay-based, alluvial gravels of Marlborough’s southern valleys provide the fuel for the vines charged with producing this powerhouse pinot. It bursts with black cherry, plum, black tea and smoky spices on the nose, followed by a saucy, fruit-soaked palate and a long, lingering finish. It’s youthful, vibrant and very precise, with a muscular spine designed to age gracefully. www.cloudybay.co.nz
