2008 Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noir
93 points - Bob Campbell MW
"From a contracted vineyard the with the fruit equally shared between Felton Road, Craggy Range and Pyramid Valley. Felton's house style is clearly discernable though this wine is slightly richer and more concentrated than their regular Pinot Noir. Cherry, mineral and a subtle sweet/savoury influence with a suggestion of spice. Silken textured wine that is generous without being fleshy of "fruit bomb."
91 points - Wine Spectator
Lithe, harmonious and deftly balanced, this has delicacy yet is packed with blackberry, raspberry, cocoa and spice flavors that don't quit on the elegant finish.
17/20 points - Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com
Raspberry and strawberry nose – very ripe and jolly. Loads of drive and concentration, with a bit of juniper bitterness on the finish to leave a savoury aftertaste. (RH)
91 points - Joe Czerwinski
There's a slightly floral, stemmy note to this wine, which accents its bold, almost sweetly fruity nature. Red and black cherries mix on the attack, becoming more spicy and savory toward the back of the palate. Tannins are silky, while the finish picks up hints of mocha.
93 points - Bob Campbell MW
"From a contracted vineyard the with the fruit equally shared between Felton Road, Craggy Range and Pyramid Valley. Felton's house style is clearly discernable though this wine is slightly richer and more concentrated than their regular Pinot Noir. Cherry, mineral and a subtle sweet/savoury influence with a suggestion of spice. Silken textured wine that is generous without being fleshy of "fruit bomb."
91 points - Wine Spectator
Lithe, harmonious and deftly balanced, this has delicacy yet is packed with blackberry, raspberry, cocoa and spice flavors that don't quit on the elegant finish.
17/20 points - Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com
Raspberry and strawberry nose – very ripe and jolly. Loads of drive and concentration, with a bit of juniper bitterness on the finish to leave a savoury aftertaste. (RH)
91 points - Joe Czerwinski
There's a slightly floral, stemmy note to this wine, which accents its bold, almost sweetly fruity nature. Red and black cherries mix on the attack, becoming more spicy and savory toward the back of the palate. Tannins are silky, while the finish picks up hints of mocha.
93 points - Bob Campbell MW
"From a contracted vineyard the with the fruit equally shared between Felton Road, Craggy Range and Pyramid Valley. Felton's house style is clearly discernable though this wine is slightly richer and more concentrated than their regular Pinot Noir. Cherry, mineral and a subtle sweet/savoury influence with a suggestion of spice. Silken textured wine that is generous without being fleshy of "fruit bomb."
91 points - Wine Spectator
Lithe, harmonious and deftly balanced, this has delicacy yet is packed with blackberry, raspberry, cocoa and spice flavors that don't quit on the elegant finish.
17/20 points - Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com
Raspberry and strawberry nose – very ripe and jolly. Loads of drive and concentration, with a bit of juniper bitterness on the finish to leave a savoury aftertaste. (RH)
91 points - Joe Czerwinski
There's a slightly floral, stemmy note to this wine, which accents its bold, almost sweetly fruity nature. Red and black cherries mix on the attack, becoming more spicy and savory toward the back of the palate. Tannins are silky, while the finish picks up hints of mocha.
DETAILS
VINTAGE - 2008
VARIETAL - Pinot Noir
COUNTRY - New Zealand
REGION - Central Otago
BOTTLE SIZE - 750ml
