Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Felton Road
Label Name:
 
Block 5 Magnum Mixed Pack
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Bannockburn, Central Otago
Volume:
 
3x 1500ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Rebecca Gibb) 97; The Real Review (Bob Campbell MW) 97; James Suckling 96; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 95

Tasting Note
Intensely aromatic: plum, violet, black cherry, dried herb, wet slate and mixed spice. Silky, chocolate-coating tannins, ripe red fruit and subtle floral lift; long, brooding, savoury finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, lamb, mushroom risotto, pork belly, venison; Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon/eggplant, teriyaki or bulgogi (Korean BBQ), soy‑miso braised dishes.

Production Method
Estate biodynamic farming; hand‑harvested; native yeast fermentation with ~20–25% whole clusters; long cold soak; 16 months in French oak (c.25–30% new); no fining or filtration.

Vineyard Info
Felton Road (founded early 1990s) is a Demeter‑certified biodynamic estate in Bannockburn, owned by Nigel Greening with winemaker Blair Walter, renowned for site‑driven Pinot Noir.