Felton Road Pinot Noir Central Otago (2006)
Winery: | Felton Road Wines Ltd |
Region: | New Zealand » Central Otago |
Varietal: | Pinot Noir |
Type: | Table Wines |
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Central Otago on SnoothJanuary 2018
Al - Most everybody goes to Marlborough but I was in Central Otago during it's early days of real wine discovery and it is beautiful - their pinot noir selection is very good. Also, Hawkes Bay with it's gravelly, stoney southern Rhone soil is a must, some good wines are hitting the States from there also.You are correct on the price point (+/-)... Read More
November 2017
This offer from Ian Cauble looks worth trying: ATA RANGI, ... ... ... world-class Pinot Noir. Central Otago, on the south island and home to the most southerly (as in, close to Antarctica southern) vineyards in the world, is the best known. But there’s also Wairarapa, on the north island, and its sub-zone of Martinborough—whose microclimate ... Read More
August 2017
Went a little South American with steak, grilled veggies, etc and these:Both of ... was a lot like some of the Central Otago wines I've tried. Elegant, easy drinking, a touch of spice and smooth tannins. Raspberry and dark cherry on entry. Great nose.The CyT Serie Ribera Cabby was at it's prime. Plenty blackberry, dirt, a cedar note and chewy ... Read More
August 2017
This was dinner on Saturday night with friendsStarted with a platter of Salami, ... 2014 Peregrine Pinot from Central Otago was a much more interesting Pinot, certainly a fruit driven raspberry flavour but certainly had some savoury characteristics which suggest to me some ageing potential definitely worth drinking The Pinots were accompanied ... Read More
May 2017
Aussie Pinot NoirBest RegionsAdelaide Hills - South AustraliaMornington ... - ... ... - Ata Rangi rather than Central Otago - Felton RoadI tend to feel Central Otago can be too much on the raspberry fruit characteristic and lacking some more meaty earthy characteristics&nbs Read More
February 2017
Yes a littleMainly Central Otago and Martinborough PinotsHawkes Bay has a unique bit of dirt known as Gimlett Gravels which makes some very unique and delicious Shiraz, very different to ours and in very small quantitiesThey also produce some good chardonnayI have toured Marlborough twice as part of my work for Pernod and it is a quite beautiful... Read More
March 2016
Nose is almost unpronounced to a hint of berry. Firm tannins, dry. Underwhelming at best. Read More
February 2016
Floral and earthy nose with licorice violets and rich syrupy cherries. More herbal notes in the mouth, basil and sage, with delicious ripe cherry and mixed berry fruit blossoming towards the finish blending with tart cranberry, blueberry and a creamy oaky finish.90 pts Read More
November 2015
Not a big fan of Pinot Noir but this was a decent bottle. Read More
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