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Tasting notes
Score 17/20 · Drink 2016-2025, Jancis Robinson MW, Sep 2018

Very good vintage for Central Otago even though it was notoriously difficult in northern wine regions such as Hawkes Bay. Marked diurnal temperature variation. Felton Road’s change of direction started here. Perfumed and round and fresh. Lovely balance and a dry, appetising, stony finish. Very 21st century and refreshing. Long. Somehow stony tasting. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

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17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

More reviews and scores

92 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 92/100 · Drink 2013-2021, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Oct 2013

Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2012 Cornish Point Pinot Noir is scented of red plums, blackberries and wild blueberries with touches of dark chocolate, Szechuan pepper and black tea. Full-bodied and richly fruited in the mouth, it has a solid backbone of medium to firm silky tannins and crisp acid, finishing with great length. Drink it now to 2021+. Importers: Martin Scott Wines, Ltd., Lake Success, NY, tel. (516) 327-0808; Youngs Market, CA; tel. (510) 475-2259; Maverick Wine Co., LLC, Bensenville, IL; tel. (630) 860-4600; Pioneer Wine Company, Dallas, TX; tel. (214) 461-7602

17 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 17/20 · Drink 2015-2022, Jancis Robinson MW, Sep 2013

Dark crimson. Heady and intense, with some smooth fruit, polished leather character and considerable juiciness. A charmer. (JR)

89 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 89/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Sep 2013

Full, deep red. Sexy raspberry and licorice aromas show a liqueur-like quality. Sweet, spicy and energetic, showing modest flesh and a piquant flavor of tart pomegranate. The brisk finish delivers an almost citrussy quality and excellent lift.

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Felton Road
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Grape Blend

Pinot Noir

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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