2023 Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir
$150.00
(6 In Stock)
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 vivacious fruit and spices are present as always, but are perhaps lighter in tone and
more exotic. The palate has a savoury tone, which sits surprisingly well with the usual
Cornish Point indulgences: luxurious fruit and exotic woods like Sandalwood, even Lebanon
Cedar. The tannins are beautifully balanced and integrated, ever present, but never
interfering; just contributing to the overall stature.
-Blair Walter / Winemaker
THE WINE REVIEW
FELTON ROAD WINES CORNISH POINT PINOT NOIR 2023
96/100 FIVE STARS Drink: 2024-2040
Layered, heady perfume of roses, wild berries and cinnamon bloom on this complex,
arrestingly aromatic pinot. Densely concentrated and compact flavours of blackberry coulis
and baking spice soak the entire palate in vibrant primary fruit. Submerged cocoa-tinged
tannins make an appearance after a fashion. Impressive and intense yet effortless, this is very
young, and already so delicious right now, but it will be vastly better with a bit of time in the
cellar to gain more complexity. Drink: 2024-2040