From Bannockburn and in particular Block 3 of the Elms vineyard which has a deep bench of glacial soil interspersed with calcarious seams. 13 months in French oak barrels. Under screwcap. I am drinking (or should that be loving) this biodynamic wine on a fruit day and it is certainly singing! In the glass (Riedel designed specifically for Central Otago Pinot Noir) it has a medium ruby hue with a solid core with some lightening in colour on the rim but otherwise little sign of ageing. Classic Central Otago lifted aromatic notes of black cherry, star anise and dried herbs. There is still plenty of tannin structure (25% whole bunch) with concentrated black cherry flavours – very moreish and savoury characters developing. Has pronounced length. Drinking beautifully now with primary moving into secondary characters – will be interesting to see where this goes next – expect will morph to become more ethereal in time. 95pts
Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2015
