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.