Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Felton Road
Label Name:
 
Block 5 Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Central Otago (Bannockburn, The Elms Vineyard, Block 5).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Key professional scores: Jasper Morris/Inside Burgundy 96; James Suckling 97; Bob Campbell (The Real Review) 97; Vinous 95; Decanter 95; Wine Advocate ~95–96

Tasting Note
Intense dark florals, black cherry, wild raspberry, clove, cinnamon and dried herbs; svelte yet muscular tannins, bright acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb with rosemary, duck breast, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, miso-glazed salmon, shiitake stir-fry.

Production Method
Estate biodynamic & organic viticulture; 20% whole clusters, 8–10 day cold soak, indigenous yeast fermentation, ~24 days on skins; 16 months in French oak (29% new); gravity flow; no fining or filtration.

Vineyard Info
Felton Road, Bannockburn estate (34 ha). Block 5 planted 1993 in The Elms vineyard; Demeter & BioGro biodynamic certification; estate, hands-off winemaking.