Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noir 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Felton Road
Label Name:
 
Calvert Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Central Otago (Bannockburn subregion)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96; Jancis Robinson 17. 5/20; The Real Review 94; Vinous ~93

Tasting Note
Lifted floral notes of rose petal and violet with red cherry, strawberry and orange peel. Bright acidity, fine mineral tannins, herbal/spice notes (cola, cardamom) and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, lamb rack, pork tenderloin, grilled salmon. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon, shiitake soba, char siu pork, teriyaki chicken.

Production Method
Biodynamically grown; spontaneous/native yeast ferments with ~25% whole-bunch. Long maceration, pressed to French oak (16 months; ~25% new). Unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Felton Road estate wine from the Calvert vineyard (planted 2001; leased until 2013, purchased by Felton Road). Producer is Demeter-certified biodynamic with long-established Central Otago operations.