Felton Road Central Otago Block 3 Pinot Noir 2023
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Felton Road are one of New Zealand's greatest wineries, crafting superb single vineyard Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Chardonnay from their holdings in Central Otago. Their Block 3 bottling comes from a small sub-plot in the heart of The Elms vineyard, found on a gentle north-facing slope with silt soils. Subtly aromatic and on the more high-toned end of the Pinot spectrum, this is an airy and fleet of foot Pinot Noir when compared to the grounded power of Block 5. Juicy red berry notes make for a refreshing, animated palate. As lofty and refined as this is, there is a pleasing edge for those that like Pinot with a bit of verve. Long, stylish and haunting flavours echo the finish.
97/100 - Sophisticated and pure aromas of wild raspberries, fresh strawberries, potpourri and blood oranges. The palate is medium-bodied with seamless tannins and fine acidity, giving notes of dark cherries, wet bark and graphite. Tightly wound and focused. Drink or hold. Screw cap. - James Suckling
95/100 - The 2023 Block 3 Pinot Noir is powerful and positively saturated in flavor and tannin. It is dripping with it. There are notes of black cherries, mulberries, blood plum, blood orange, a hint of cocoa powder, a suggestion of sweet tobacco and roasted game. It's got it all. The tannins feel to melt into the fruit in the way that seams of fat render into wagyu. This is excellent. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. - Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate
94/100 - The 2023 Pinot Noir Block 3 is not quite as fruity as the rest of the range, being a little more floral and restrained. It is taut and focused with excellent precision and tension. Festive spiced cake, blackberry and wild raspberry unfurl, finish with long, long length. - Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous
18/20 - Mid crimson. Deeply and enticingly rich if not yet charming. Finely spiced dark-red fruit. Dark-red fruit on the palate, already velvety in texture, the tannins running deep like the flavour. Beautifully balanced for the long term, if you can resist it now. Elegantly dark on the finish. - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com
Bottle Size: 75CL
ABV: 13.5%
Vintage: 2023
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