Felton Road ‘Block 5’ Pinot Noir 2008 (19.0-/20), at 14.0% alc, from Block 5 in the Elms vineyard, vines planted 1999, 16-23% whole cluster, 18 months in 38% new French oak. Purple ruby red with light edge. A backward wine at this stage, tight and taut with lifted black fruits, oak and minerals. On the palate, great extraction with finesse, black fruits and savoury forest notes along with minerals. Dramatic wine with the potential to develop over a decade. RC/SD Oct 09
Aromas of cherry and plum evolving to memories of rooms containing leather couches and wood panelling. Pure, expressive and generous while retaining a delicate elegance that only great Pinot Noir vineyards can achieve. A well structured wine of ripe and round tannin, and impeccable clarity and flow that typifies Block 5.
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