FELTON ROAD Bannockburn, Pinot Noir 2023 Bottle ORG/BIO

Description

Felton Road, renowned for its pioneering spirit and iconic status in Central Otago, meticulously crafts exceptional Pinot Noir from its Bannockburn vineyards. The 2023 vintage in Bannockburn enjoyed a warm, dry season, leading to perfectly ripe fruit with excellent concentration and freshness. This minimal intervention Pinot Noir immediately captivates with aromas of ripe cherry, wild raspberry, and a subtle hint of violets. On the palate, it delivers vibrant red berry fruit, intertwining with savoury notes of forest floor and delicate spice. Fine, silky tannins and bright acidity provide elegant structure.

This wine is a blend of its four Bannockburn vineyards which were chosen for their exceptional combination of slope, climate and range of suitable soils. Meticulous farming without chemicals and observing the natural rhythms of our ecosystems, combined with a "hands off" winemaking approach, results in a wine that expresses a true sense of place.

*****

JAMES SUCKLING 95 Points
Perfumed aromas of wild strawberries, red raspberries, blood oranges and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and precise acidity, giving notes of blackberries, potpourri, wet bark, dark cherries and graphite. Finely balanced and refined. Made from a blend of all four estate vineyards. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

THE WINE ADVOCATE (Erin Larkin) 93 Points
The 2023 Bannockburn Pinot Noir is vibrant and spicy, with real energy and pace on the palate. Cherry, cranberry, pomegranate and raspberry converge on a springy base of pliable tannin. The acidity, which is bright, is woven through all aspects of the fruit, and the wine feels exciting and fresh as a result. This is a great wine here. It has full flavor and resolved texture at a moderate alcohol level. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.