Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2023

BIODYNAMIC

Sophisticated and pure aromas of wild raspberries, fresh strawberries, potpourri and blood oranges. The palate is medium-bodied with seamless tannins and fine acidity, giving note of dark cherries, wet bark and graphite. Tightly wound and focused. Drink or hold. Screw cap, 97 Points, James Suckling.

The 2023 Block 3 Pinot Noir is powerful and positively saturated in flavor and tannin. It is dripping with it. There are notes of black cherries, mulberries, blood plum, blood orange, a hint of cocoa powder, a suggestion of sweet tobacco and roasted game. It's got it all. The tannins feel to melt into the fruit in the way that seams of fat render into wagyu. This is excellent. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. 95 points, drink 2024-2038, Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate.

At this youthful stage, it’s tight, somewhat closed and dark - this dark inky note could be the smell of old vines? The palate definitely follows through, with deep, rich mocha infused tannins and the trademark length. It rides on top of that wave of indulgent phenolics, the pure dark berry freshness of Block 3 dances
precariously, like a surfer clinging on before being inevitably overwhelmed. As this vineyard matures, it learns not to shout, but that does nothing to steal from its authority. Felton Road.