2025 Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 750ml

Overview

The 2025 Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir comes from a north-facing slope at the heart of The Elms vineyard in Bannockburn, Central Otago. Planted in 1993, this block brings together loess, silt, clay deposits and schist gravels.

Its appeal lies in the relationship between delicate perfume and underlying structure. Organic and biodynamic estate farming supports a detailed single-block expression, with the vines now in their fourth decade.

Vintage & Winemaking

Settled flowering conditions helped offset an early frost, while a measured end to ripening preserved detail. Fermentation used indigenous yeasts and 25% whole clusters, with gentle gravity handling and hand plunging. Seventeen months in French oak, 28% new, preceded bottling in August 2026 without fining or filtration.

Product Highlights

• Single-block wine from The Elms vineyard.
• Vines planted in 1993.
• Organic and biodynamic estate farming.
• Indigenous yeasts and whole-cluster inclusion.
• Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Morello cherry and rose-petal perfume lead the expression.

Palate

Fluid and composed, with an intricate interplay of fruit and flowers over a substantial structural foundation.

Food Pairing

We suggest duck breast, roast quail, pork with thyme, mushroom pithivier or a warm lentil and walnut salad. Choose savoury, moderately rich dishes that support the wine's fragrance without overwhelming it.

Serving Temperature: 14–16°C.

Cellaring Potential

The wine's youthful detail and underlying structure make it a candidate for patient cellaring. Keep bottles in cool, stable conditions, and taste periodically to follow the balance of perfume, fruit and tannin.

Critic Scores & Reviews

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