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17.5
/ 20
Jancis Robinson MW
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2020
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
New Zealand
Country
Central Otago,
Region
14.0%
Alcohol %
10-15 Years
Cellaring
Scores
17.5 / 20"Rich, generous red fruit with clove spice from oak. Earth and beetroot on the nose – pleasingly multi-dimensional, and there is loads of persistence too. A great example of satisfying young Pinot that should age for 20 years or more."
- Jancis Robinson MW
Tasting Notes
Initiated in 1991 with meticulous forethought in site selection and vineyard design, Felton Road's narrative is one unwaveringly dedicated to eschewing compromise. Anchored in an unyielding 100% estate policy, combined with a steadfast commitment to fully organic and biodynamic viticulture (dual-certified by BioGro and Demeter), our fruit's purity upon arrival at the winery remains unparalleled. Our estate's ethos, extending as far as possible toward genuine sustainability, exemplifies our conscientious approach.
Central to our winemaking philosophy is a hands-off ethos: a reliance on gravity flow, the embrace of wild yeasts and malolactic fermentation, and a deliberate avoidance of fining and filtration. This collective endeavor serves to safeguard the wine's innate ability to articulate its terroir. The culmination is our Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir—expressions that authentically convey the intricacy of our unique vineyards.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
- Smooth
- Complex