2023 Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir
$85.00
Considered by many as new Zealand’s benchmark Pinot Noir, Felton Road are renowned throughout the world for unblemished quality. Their philosophy is driven by sustainability and the wines are produced by way of biodynamic viticultural practices in harmony with their land, the stars and the moon.
The winery is three-tier gravity fed to accommodate a ‘hands off’ approach throughout these crucial stages of production. Minimal human intervention during the winemaking process allows the fruit to better express itself through the unique characteristics of its origins.
The nose starts with typical Felton Road cues: dark roses and violets, ethereal, dancing and
transparent. On the palate the first note is savoury: lovely fruits are there, but not even a
ghost of New World sweetness. The tannins are firm enough to denote seriousness, but without
harshness. Attractive and subtle herbal tones also play a part adding freshness and intrigue.
A classic rendition from our four Bannockburn vineyards.
-Blair Walter / Winemaker
THE WINE REVIEW
FELTON ROAD WINES BANNOCKBURN PINOT NOIR 2023
95/100 FIVE STARS Drink: 2025-2038
A gorgeous nose of meltingly sweet berry fruit from raspberry and boysenberry to black
cherry, sitting under a cloud of youthful wood, red dates, Indian spice and dried thyme. The
flavour-packed palate is neatly tapered with very young, squeaky tannins which provide grain
and texture to the otherwise decadent raspberry stripe of fruit. An expanding touch of earthy
spice carries some warmth on the finish as it gives way to a deeper, brooding aspect. There is
a hidden power and darkness within which is waiting to emerge.