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75cl
Pinot Noir Cornish 2020 Felton Road
Vendor code : 54
Felton Road is for the consumer who does not like the influence of oak barrels. The winery is unique in its scrupulous adherence to biodynamic viticultural techniques. Winemaker Blair Walter's experience in Oregon and Burgundy is reflected in the style of the Central Otago wines, which can safely be classified as old-school. The result is a rare beast produced here: a superb Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, some of the finest examples outside Burgundy.
Color
Red
Fortress
14%
Country
New Zealand
Region
Central Otago
Grape
Pinot Noir
Producer
Felton Road
Vintage
2020
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Pinot Noir with cedar accents. Aromas of raspberries and black cherries seep through it, making an even greater impression. Licorice and cloves add aromatic details to a polished palate with hints of cigar box and rosemary. There is a lot of precision and elegance with a long finish.
Set amidst the breathtaking scenery of Central Otago, Felton Road is a beacon of excellence in New Zealand winemaking. Renowned for its commitment to terroir-driven winemaking, Felton Road has gained a well-deserved reputation for producing some of the finest terroir-driven wines in New Zealand. Central Otago's unique climate, characterized by hot summers and cold winters, combined with slate soils gives the grapes distinctive characteristics. This unique combination creates an ideal environment for growing expressive and elegant wines, especially Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Felton Road is a staunch advocate of organic production methods. Felton Road's vineyards cover several key Central Otago sub-regions, each with distinctive characteristics. From the iconic Elms Vineyard in Bannockburn to Cornish Point and Calvert Vineyards, each site showcases the region's unique terroir. Different microclimates, soil variations, and vineyard exposures provide winemakers with a rich palette of flavors and textures to create wines of exceptional depth and complexity. Crafted with precision and care, these wines have the structure, balance, and complexity to evolve gracefully over time. Whether it is a subtle Pinot Noir, a vibrant Chardonnay, or an aromatic Riesling, Felton Road wines are capable of maturing beautifully, rewarding those who choose to cellar them. In conclusion, Felton Road Winery embodies the essence of Central Otago winemaking. With a deeply rooted commitment to quality, sustainable practices, and showcasing a unique terroir.
Reviews from critics
93/100
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Rebecca Gibb MW:"The 2020 Pinot Noir Cornish Point is fragrant, poised and shapely. Despite its silken texture and flowing style, there's unexpected, almost fierce substance within the core of this light- to mid-weight style. That power follows through on the structured palate, and fine tannins provide assured grip, which seems to be a result of the small berries of this vintage, giving a greater skin-to-juice ratio. There's fresh cherry fruit and an attractive herbal twist on the medium-long finish. A Cornish Point with muscle that should age well".
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