Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Felton Road
Label Name:
 
Bannockburn Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Central Otago (Bannockburn)
Volume:
 
750ml
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
Bob Campbell (The Real Review) 96; The Wine Front 94+; James Suckling 93; Decanter 92; Wine Advocate 92; Vinous 91

Tasting Note
Perfumed red cherry, raspberry and plum with rose/violet florals, subtle spice and savoury mushroom/umami. Fine-grained tannins, medium body and a long, scented finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, pork loin, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, mushroom ramen, Korean BBQ (pork/beef).

Production Method
Estate biodynamic viticulture; native-yeast fermentation with ~20% whole clusters; aged ~13 months in French oak (≈25% new); gravity-flow handling; unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Felton Road (Bannockburn) — estate-owned vineyards, biodynamic/organic since early 2000s and Demeter certified; Nigel Greening owner; Blair Walters winemaker.