Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Felton Road
Label Name:
 
Block 3 Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Bannockburn, Central Otago
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews: Wine Advocate 93 (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown, Dec 2015); noted positively by Prince of Pinot/Jasper Morris (mid‑90s range). widely lauded by international critics

Tasting Note
Perfumed red berries and warm cranberries with sous‑bois, Provence herbs and subtle coffee/chocolate notes. Satin texture, fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity and saline minerality lead to a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, roast pork belly, grilled salmon, lamb ragu. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed black cod, char siu pork, yakitori, Korean bulgogi, shiitake hot pot.

Production Method
Certified organic/biodynamic. Hand‑harvested; indigenous yeast fermentation with ~25% whole clusters, moderate maceration; matured ~13 months in French oak (c.20–30% new); bottled unfined and unfiltered, screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Felton Road (est. early 1990s) farms The Elms, Calvert and Cornish Point in Bannockburn. Owned by Nigel Greening; winemaker Blair Walter. One of Central Otago’s benchmark biodynamic producers.