{"product_id":"2000-felton-road-block-3-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2000 Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMinor Label Damage\/Stains.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2000 Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir is a rare mature single-block Pinot Noir from Bannockburn, Central Otago. Block 3 is one of Felton Road's most celebrated sites, and this early vintage captures the estate's distinctive combination of ripe fruit, whole-cluster complexity, indigenous fermentation and Burgundian-inspired restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from 100% estate-grown Pinot Noir, the wine reflects Felton Road's uncompromising vineyard and cellar philosophy: gravity flow handling, wild yeasts, wild malolactic fermentation, no fining and no filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2000 vintage benefited from an extended ripening period, allowing the small parcel of vines in Block 3 to develop exotic aromatics and concentrated flavour. High maturity levels and low yields resulted in an intense, ripe and brooding Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes were gently destemmed by gravity directly into open-top fermenters, with approximately 25% whole clusters included. The wine was fermented with indigenous yeasts, given moderately long maceration on skins, then aged for 14 months in French oak barrels from respected Burgundian coopers. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare mature Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-block Bannockburn Pinot Noir from Central Otago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified biodynamic and certified organic estate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92 points from Tom Cannavan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 25% whole clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndigenous yeast fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged 14 months in French oak barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92 points - Tom Cannavan: \"Juicy too, and a beautifully focused and long finish.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of ripe cherries, complex spice and dried herbs are layered with integrated toasty, smoky oak. The palate shows concentrated dark cherry fruit, chocolate-like silky tannins and mature savoury detail, finishing long, focused and brooding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with lamb samosa, duck with pineapple, Peking duck, sweet and sour pork, roast duck or game birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mature old-vintage Pinot Noir. It should be approached as a drink-now bottle, with condition and provenance important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Felton Road\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFelton Road is one of Central Otago's benchmark producers, based in Bannockburn. The estate follows a strict 100% estate-grown policy and is farmed organically and biodynamically, with Demeter certification and BioGro certification across its vineyards. In the winery, gravity flow, indigenous yeasts and minimal intervention are used to preserve vineyard expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Felton Road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine: Block 3 Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Bannockburn, Central Otago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13.5-14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness: Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOak: French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgeing: 14 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole Cluster: Approximately 25%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarming: Certified organic and biodynamic estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Langtons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52350059872558,"sku":"2258160755","price":182.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/47_2000_Felton_Road_Block_3_Pinot_Noir_Central_Otago_750ml_Minor_Label_Damage__Minor_Label_Stains.jpg?v=1784872469","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2000-felton-road-block-3-pinot-noir-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}