2015 Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir Jeroboam 3L
97 points - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
"Another typically powerful iteration of pinot from this Bannockburn site, this has a deep-set, brooding and spicy nose and some meaty ferment-derived reduction that opens up with air. This shows the impressive quality expected of a modern pinot noir. There's an array of herbal sappy elements leading into a bright ripe and pure set of red cherries and wild raspberry fruits. And don’t miss the cherry-pastry notes and woody spices; this is a really composed and complex wine. The palate has a rich, fleshy texture and delivers ripe cherry fruits on a smoothly rendered base of even-paced tannin. This is impressively ripe and groomed and long and supple. Some red plums and cherry pips run through the finish, which shows an almost chalky textural twist. This is full of pleasure and drinking well now. One of the more approachable vintages of this legendary, single-site Felton pinot. Drink now and through to 2025."
96 points - Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review
"After trailing Block 5 in price since its first release, Block 3 now carries the same price tag as Block 5. Block 3 has always appeared to me to be a little more precocious than Block 5. I haven’t yet tasted the 2015 Block 5 (which is released later than Block 3) but this year’s Block 3 does appear to have a little more structure than usual. Dark cherry, layers of spice, a suggestion of fresh herbs and subtle oak. It’s an elegant wine showing restrained power."
97 points - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
"Another typically powerful iteration of pinot from this Bannockburn site, this has a deep-set, brooding and spicy nose and some meaty ferment-derived reduction that opens up with air. This shows the impressive quality expected of a modern pinot noir. There's an array of herbal sappy elements leading into a bright ripe and pure set of red cherries and wild raspberry fruits. And don’t miss the cherry-pastry notes and woody spices; this is a really composed and complex wine. The palate has a rich, fleshy texture and delivers ripe cherry fruits on a smoothly rendered base of even-paced tannin. This is impressively ripe and groomed and long and supple. Some red plums and cherry pips run through the finish, which shows an almost chalky textural twist. This is full of pleasure and drinking well now. One of the more approachable vintages of this legendary, single-site Felton pinot. Drink now and through to 2025."
96 points - Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review
"After trailing Block 5 in price since its first release, Block 3 now carries the same price tag as Block 5. Block 3 has always appeared to me to be a little more precocious than Block 5. I haven’t yet tasted the 2015 Block 5 (which is released later than Block 3) but this year’s Block 3 does appear to have a little more structure than usual. Dark cherry, layers of spice, a suggestion of fresh herbs and subtle oak. It’s an elegant wine showing restrained power."
97 points - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
"Another typically powerful iteration of pinot from this Bannockburn site, this has a deep-set, brooding and spicy nose and some meaty ferment-derived reduction that opens up with air. This shows the impressive quality expected of a modern pinot noir. There's an array of herbal sappy elements leading into a bright ripe and pure set of red cherries and wild raspberry fruits. And don’t miss the cherry-pastry notes and woody spices; this is a really composed and complex wine. The palate has a rich, fleshy texture and delivers ripe cherry fruits on a smoothly rendered base of even-paced tannin. This is impressively ripe and groomed and long and supple. Some red plums and cherry pips run through the finish, which shows an almost chalky textural twist. This is full of pleasure and drinking well now. One of the more approachable vintages of this legendary, single-site Felton pinot. Drink now and through to 2025."
96 points - Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review
"After trailing Block 5 in price since its first release, Block 3 now carries the same price tag as Block 5. Block 3 has always appeared to me to be a little more precocious than Block 5. I haven’t yet tasted the 2015 Block 5 (which is released later than Block 3) but this year’s Block 3 does appear to have a little more structure than usual. Dark cherry, layers of spice, a suggestion of fresh herbs and subtle oak. It’s an elegant wine showing restrained power."
DETAILS
VINTAGE - 2015
VARIETAL - Pinot Noir
COUNTRY - New Zealand
REGION - Central Otago
BOTTLE SIZE - 3000ml (Jeroboam)
