Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Felton Road
Label Name:
 
Block 3 Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Bannockburn, Central Otago
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2019 Block 3 include: Wine Advocate ~95 (95+ noted), James Suckling 95–98 (various outlets), Wine Enthusiast 94, Wine Spectator 93, Falstaff 95

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark-red cherry and plum with rose petal, baking spice, dried herbs and a smoky, mineral undercurrent. Silky yet structured with layered, powdery tannins and a very long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, lamb shoulder, mushroom risotto, pork loin; Asian: miso-glazed salmon, teriyaki chicken, char siu pork, Korean BBQ short ribs, grilled shiitake with soy and sesame.

Production Method
Certified organic & biodynamic viticulture; wild-yeast fermentation with partial whole-cluster, gentle maceration, ~12–14 months in French oak (c.20% new); minimal intervention, no fining or filtration.

Vineyard Info
Felton Road (est. early 1990s) farms four Bannockburn sites. Block 3 sits in The Elms Vineyard. Owner Nigel Greening and longtime winemaker Blair Walter produce estate, biodynamic Pinots with global reputation.