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.