Pinot Noir Block 5 2003

Felton Road, tasting note (feltonroad.com – produktside feltonroad.com, hentet 2026-10-19): 2003 Felton Road Pinot Noir Block 5 – område: Bannockburn (Central Otago); drue: Pinot Noir. Enkeltmark ifølge arket: The Elms Block 5 (The Elms vineyard). Producentens noter (engelsk): Vintage & vinification: Detailed observations from the various vineyard blocks (and even within blocks), enable small parcels to be kept separate and handled appropriately in the winery. Careful vineyard work, high levels of maturity and moderate yields have resulted in concentrated ripe aromas and flavours. 80% destemmed with no crushing and 20% as whole clusters provide an extra layer of complexity and brings an apparent sweetness to the midpalate. Drained by gravity from the fermenter directly to the underground cellar and aged for 18 months in French oak. Carefully racked from barrel and bottled with no fining or filtration. Bouquet & Palate A broad spectrum of aromas including black plums, ripe cherry, exotic spice and hints of wild thyme. Sweet dark fruits lend a luxurious elegance to a well refined palate. Subtle and well integrated oak contributes to the fine silky finish with considerable length and offering excellent cellaring potential.