Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Felton Road
Label Name:
 
Block 3 Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Central Otago (Bannockburn - The Elms, Block 3)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Bob Campbell (The Real Review) 97; Vinous 96; Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) 95; Wine Advocate (Erin Larkin) 94

Tasting Note
Pure dark-red cherry, pomegranate and wild raspberry with crushed herbs, sumac spice and smoky mocha. Chalky, chocolate-like tannins, taut acidity and a long, saline finish — structured and age-worthy.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, venison, pork belly, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso-glazed salmon or aubergine, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), shiitake & soy dishes.

Production Method
Biodynamic, organically farmed; hand-harvested; indigenous yeast fermentation with ~25% whole clusters, moderate maceration; matured ~13 months in French oak (c.30% new); bottled unfined/unfiltered under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Felton Road (Bannockburn) established from Elms plantings in 1992; estate farms multiple certified organic/biodynamic vineyards (The Elms, Calvert, MacMuir). Small-production, hands-off philosophy under winemaker Blair Walter.