Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Felton Road
Label Name:
 
Cornish Point Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Central Otago (Bannockburn - Cornish Point)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96; The Real Review 96; Vinous 92; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93; Jancis Robinson tasting note (recommended drinking window)

Tasting Note
Perfumed and expressive: wild red and dark berries (strawberry, raspberry, dark cherry), rose/hibiscus florals, cinnamon, sandalwood and cedar. Silky texture, bright acidity, fine integrated tannins and a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, charcuterie and soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki salmon, miso‑glazed aubergine, Korean BBQ, shiitake and soy‑based mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Organically/biodynamically farmed; hand‑harvested; indigenous yeast fermentations with ~20–25% whole clusters; moderate maceration; 13 months in French oak (≈25–30% new); bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Felton Road, established 1991 in Bannockburn, Central Otago, is an estate-only, biodynamic producer famed for benchmark Pinot Noir reflecting distinct vineyard sites.