2023 Felton Road Pinot Noir Bannockburn
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The 2023 Bannockburn Pinot Noir is vibrant and spicy, with real energy and pace on the palate. Cherry, cranberry, pomegranate and raspberry converge on a springy base of pliable tannin. The acidity, which is bright, is woven through all aspects of the fruit, and the wine feels exciting and fresh as a result. This is a great wine here. It has full flavor and resolved texture at a moderate alcohol level. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
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RS 0 g/l. Mid crimson. Peppery and more savoury than the Marlborough Pinots I have tasted so far. Pure, dark-red fruit and nicely earthy. Firm and savoury on the palate, too, even though there's a cloak of sweet fruit. Firm, smooth tannins. Fresh, long and beautifully balanced. (JH)
A bit lean and raw on the nose. Sweet start and quite punchy but not as exciting as their Chardonnay. A bit grainy and severe. (JR)