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2017 Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir

Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen
Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2024-2026)
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Stelvin

Delicious, long and powerful, this is a superb Central Otago Pinot Noir.

Aged for 13 months in French oak of which 22% was new. Great depth of colour displaying a deep dark red core with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Beautifully scented the highly aromatic nose features perfumed notes of violets, hints of lavender, ripe red and dark cherries as well as plums laced with anise followed by traces of incense, spicy cedar and fresh herbs. Richly fruited with a supple elegance to the textural feel, this outstanding Pinot possesses a power wave of flavour that stretches long onto the finish. Deliciously moreish ripe dark cherry, spicy dark plum and anise flavours flood the mouth with an undercard of well integrated spicy cedar, subtle incense infusions and fresh herb elements. Finishes with great freshness and seamlessly integrated, polished tannins. Exceptionally long aftertaste of spicy ripe dark cherries, plum, anise, spicy cedar and fresh herbs.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews….
Elegant, fresh and vibrant, this red starts off wonderfully perfumed, with lavender, white pepper and green tea notes that accentuate the purity of the cherry and raspberry flavors. Polished tannins still provide some grip on the finish, where white truffle and forest floor details linger. Drink now through 2032.
96 points
Wine Spectator