Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2021

Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2021

 

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Felton Road
Block 3 Pinot Noir 2021
  • Vintage : 2021
  • Country : New Zealand
  • Region : Central Otago
  • Subregion
  • Type : Red
  • Style Fruity Medium Bodied
  • Format : 75cl
  • Alcohol : 14°
  • Grappes : 100% Pinot Noir

Experts Score Vintage
JS James Suckling 97 2021
DCT Decanter 97 2021
BC Bob Campbell MW 97 2021
WS Wine Spectator 96 2021
VN Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 94 2021
RP Robert Parker 93 2019
WE Wine Enthusiast 93 2018
More information on wine critics and ratings

A deep, meaty nose of dark fruit, complexing hints of humus and dark rose. The palate is surprisingly more opulent than the colour might suggest. A rich entry of wild bramble that leads to an enticing chalkiness.

Riding along the bottom of the palate is a seam of impressive richness: chocolate; mocha; dense with a chewy, herbal complexity.

Sophisticated, sensual and unmistakably Block 3. 

James Suckling (JS) : 97 Points (2021)
So aromatic with fresh flowers and rose stems. Shows more whole cluster character than others. Full-bodied with layers of powdery tannins and fruit on the palate creating a gorgeous mouthfeel. Tinges of orange peel. Fine finish. The vines are now 29 years old. Drink or hold.

Decanter (DCT) : 97 Points (2021)
A lovely note of raspberry leaf and peony petal floats above pure and tart notes of crushed blackberry on the nose while black pepper shimmers. The palate is wonderfully crunchy, has echoes of smoke and fine tannins. Red fruit peeks through on the midpalate while the finish echoes hauntingly with peony and pepper. 13 months in 25% new French oak barrels.

Bob Campbell MW (BC) : 97 Points (2021)
Fine-boned pinot noir that was a little closed initially but soon opened up with a few swirls of the glass. Restrained cherry/berry fruit is intertwined with savoury characters suggesting roast chestnut, toasted nut and spice flavours. Very classy wine that needs time to reveal its true potential (8/2022)

Wine Spectator (WS) : 96 Points (2021)
Distinctive and elegant, with wild blueberry, huckleberry and cherry flavors that are well-spiced, plus star anise, cardamom, clove and creamy oolong tea accents. Reveals hints of milk chocolate and maraschino cherry that linger on the long, silky finish. Drink now through 2035.

Vinous (Antonio Galloni) (VN) : 94 Points (2021)
The 2021 Pinot Noir Block 3 is an almost floaty, light red despite its evident density. There's attractive tannic sinew that seems to just hold the wine, as if providing a protective film. I love this or not trying too hard and sliding along. The lengthy finish offers cherry, tea leaf and spice on the persistent finish. (1/2023)

Robert Parker (RP) : 93 Points (2019)
Still marked by a faint stemminess (25% whole clusters were utilized), the 2019 Block 3 Pinot Noir looks to have the fruit weight and richness to eventually absorb that element. Scents of rose hips and black tea are joined by hints of mushrooms and root vegetables to accent black cherry, plum and cola notes. It's medium to full-bodied, rich and loamy, with plush, soft tannins and a long, gently dusty finish. Rating:93+

Wine Enthusiast (WE) : 93 Points (2018)
Block 3—one of Felton Road’s oldest vineyard blocks at around 25 years—is located on some of the estate’s deepest, heaviest soils. There’s power here, and also a fair bit of oak influence, but there’s elegance and complexity in spades. Raspberry and blueberry fruit combine with potpourri spice, vanilla, chocolate and a bit of earthy, Burgundy-style reductive funk. There’s a lovely texture on the palate: silky with bright fruit, chalky acidity and a well-structured line of tannins. A slightly oaky astringency that should dissipate over time creeps in on the finish.

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JS
97
DCT
97
VN
97
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WE
93
JS
96
BC
95
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JS
96
BC
96
VN
90
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VN
93
JR
88
JS
95
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DCT
93
VN
93
WS
92
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JS
94
RP
93
WS
92
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RP
94
WS
92
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Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2021 Reviewed by Bob Campbell MW 05-01-2024 . Score: 5