Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir Central Otago – 2020

Block 5 is a small plot of Felton Road’s finest and oldest Pinot Noir vines planted in 1993- their “Grand Cru” if this were Burgundy.

Please note: we receive very small allocations of this wine, so orders need to be linked with other Felton Road wines.

A diverse and complex nose dominated by polished leather and dark rose. The power on the palate is seamlessly integrated with the refined fruit and transparent winemaking. The absence of intervention is pleasingly obvious as it’s the noble site that trumps all else for a focussed and elegant mouthfeel. The finish is peppered with powdery tannins defining the structure. Sure to be one of the great vintages of this wine!

“Intensely aromatic with a mix of plum, violet, cherry, dried herb, wet slate and mixed spice flavours. A complex, harmonious wine that gives equal prominence to all of its flavours without allowing one to dominate. Needs time to fully express its potential” 97pts Bob Campbell MW