Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2023

This 2023 Pinot Noir from Felton Road celebrates the terroir of Bannockburn, Central Otago, blending fruit from four of their estate vineyards: Cornish Point, Calvert, MacMuir, and The Elms. Grown biodynamically and made with minimal intervention, the wine reflects purity and elegance.

On the nose, expect delicate violet and rose petals, with herbal undercurrents. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy red fruit (cherries, raspberry), layered with savory herbs, forest-floor complexity, and firm yet fine-grained tannins. Aged 13 months in 25% new French oak, this wine carries both structure and finesse.

Vintage Profile: 2023 saw stable conditions, with careful canopy management and a cool night-time climate that allowed slow ripening. This wine benefits from its aging potential, with a recommended drinking window of 2025–2035.

Serve At: Around 16°C — decanting is optional but recommended to let the wine open up.
Food Match: Roast duck, mushroom risotto, herb-driven lamb or pork, and soft cheeses.

• Region: Central Otago, NZ

• Varietal: Pinot Noir

• Vintage: 2023

• ABV: 13.5%

• Closure: Screw Cap

• Viticulture: Organic / Biodynamic

• Winemaking: Wild yeast, wild malo, 20% whole cluster