Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir Central Otago – 2022

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.

“It would be a tragedy to die without having tasted a Block 5 Pinot Noir. This is a totally seductive wine with intense ripe cassis, dark cherry, black-fleshed plum, vanilla and floral/rose petal flavours and layers of anise and thyme.” 97pts Bob Campbell MW and one of his ten must-try wines from the top wineries of New Zealand 2024. May 2024.  

“The vivacious character of the 2022 vintage leads the intense nose of dark florals, black cherry and an array of classic Central Otago spice and dried herbs. The flavours are again classic with plentiful diversity and complexity. It’s incredibly seamless and finely poised already, but the tannins are there, svelte and integrated, waiting patiently in the background for the long haul. A chic and sophisticated Block 5.” Blair Walter, winemaker

“A deliciously accessible Block 5 with intense ripe cassis, dark cherry, black-fleshed plum, vanilla and floral/rose petal flavours and a layer of anise/thyme. Perfectly balanced wine with good cellaring potential.” 97pts Bob Campbell MW and his wine of the week in “The Real Review” on 12/2/2024.