Felton Road, Block 5 Pinot Noir, 2018
“A little bit smoky on the nose. Dark-red fruit and closed at the moment. Closed like a rocky cave. Gorgeously dry texture, such fine tannins but bone dry. A very long-term wine but beautifully in balance even now. (JH) 18++/20” Julia... Read More
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ColourRed
RegionCentral Otago
GrowerFelton Road
Grape VarietyPinot Noir
Vintage2018
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
MethodOrganic
CodeFET518
Felton Road
Central Otago, New Zealand
Felton Road was established in New Zealand's Central Otago region by Stewart Elms in the early 1990s.
Under the ownership of expatriate Englishman Nigel Greening since 2000 this is acknowledged as one of the world's finest addresses for Pinot Noir.
The wines from Felton Road continue to improve. As Nigel explains, this is only...
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Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Origins
- Ancient vine, perhaps 2,000 years old
Distant origins in France - first documented mention in France in 1375
Characteristics
- Finicky grape: notoriously difficult to grow (which is partly why it is hugely intriguing to New World...
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Felton Road, Block 5 Pinot Noir, 2018
“A little bit smoky on the nose. Dark-red fruit and closed at the moment. Closed like a rocky cave. Gorgeously dry texture, such fine tannins but bone dry. A very long-term wine but beautifully in balance even now. (JH) 18++/20” Julia Harding MW, 29th October 2019, jancisrobinson.com
“The 2018 Block 5 Pinot Noir shows its typical dark earthiness and sous-bois notes, black cherry fruit and hints of mocha. It's medium-bodied and plump in the mouth, with plenty of flesh, supple tannins and a long, softly dusty finish tinged with clove, cinnamon and cocoa. It should drink well for at least a decade. 2020 – 2030” 93 points, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (247 End of), February 2020
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