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Felton Road 2007 Block 3 Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
- $75
Felton Road’s Pinots have been among the best in NZ, but the 2007s step things up another notch. The Block 3 combines a briary, slightly herbal element with black cherry aromas, then unfolds on the palate to reveal layers of fruit, coffee and spice. It’s lush yet structured, with a long, textured finish. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(5/1/2009)
Felton Road 2007 Block 5 Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
- $78
Slightly bigger than the Block 3, but simultaneously softer as well, Felton Road’s 2007 Block 5 features ripe, plummy fruit backed by earthy nuances, spice and cola. Like its stablemate, it’s lushly textured, with a long finish. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(5/1/2009)
Felton Road 2008 Block 3 Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
- Online Exclusive
- $80
In 2008, the Block 3 tannins are so silky and refined they give a soft, luscious character to the wine that’s incredibly appealing. Spice, black cherry and cola notes finish long and complex. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(6/1/2010)
Felton Road 2008 Block 5 Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
- Cellar Selection
- Online Exclusive
- $79
Plummy and dark, with accents of cedar, dark chocolate and hints of coffee. This is always the most robust of the Felton Road Pinots, and really deserves a few years in the cellar; although it’s approachable now, expect the already soft tannins to turn silkier in time.
— J.C.
(9/1/2010)
Felton Road 2010 Calvert Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
- Cellar Selection
- $60
Unusual for New Zealand Pinot Noir, this full-bodied bottling is structured firmly enough to warrant 2–3 years of cellaring. Earthy, savory notes that include roasted meat and coffee intertwine with black cherry and beetroot, while the tannins turn dusty on the finish.
— J.C.
(4/1/2013)
Felton Road 2002 Dry Riesling (Central Otago)
- Editors' Choice
- $23
This powerful expression of Riesling blends floral aromas with scents of lime, pineapple and crushed stone, then finishes with great length and intensity. The strident citrus and mineral notes seem to echo on the palate, filling the mouth with their characterful flavors.
— J.C.
(8/1/2003)
Felton Road 2006 Block 6 Chardonnay (Central Otago)
- $49
This full-bodied Chardonnay certainly isn’t shy, offering up smoky aromas tinged with toasted almond and ripe pear, but it also features a refined, tight mouthfeel and plenty of focus. The pear, pineapple and toasted nut flavors finish on a fresh, citrusy note. Good now, but should develop nicely for five years.
— J.C.
(5/1/2008)
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