Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 2024 (1500ml)

Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 2024 (1500ml)If Central Otago was the Cte de Nuits, then Bannockburn would likely be Vosne Romanee and I'm going to hang it right out and say that Felton Road would be the top gun, the DRC." James Suckling The Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir is an iconic Central Otago pinot noir, much sought after and as rare as hen's teeth. Block 5 is situated on a gentle north facing slope in the heart of The Elms vineyard and was planted in 1993. The vineyard is farmed

Drink by: 2017

it makes for a polished

Cassis and red licorice on the nose

with abundant fleshy extract and tannin structure providing appropriate grip

cedar/chocolate/vanilla oak and musky spices reveal nuances of cola and chilli

Vintage Conditions: 1998 was an outstanding vintage

Cool conditions extended the growing season

collecting the wines for her personal cellar for many years

Will be very long-lived

kind of a powdery/chalky texture here

a very different perspective to how most winemakers make this variety in Tasmania

snow skiing and pistol shooting and has revelled in the traditions and supported the Adelaide German Club and Barossa Vintage Festival over the years