2024 Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir

"The first encounter tells you it could only be Block 3. Characteristic spice and herbs, dark cherry, leather and mocha. The superb 2024 vintage shows the place clearer than ever, delivered in a wine that’s poised as well as profound. Cascades of deep dark fruit on the palate build to reveal real authority rather than just weight. The tannins are waiting, providing a framework for the depth of fruit, then ultimately giving a sustained, indulgent finish. An emphatically opulent Block 3 with the potential to be benchmark."

"Soft, ripe, pure fruited and floral, a bouquet that speaks of place then unfurls just a little to reveal core varietal scents of dark red berries, baked cherries and currants then wild flowers and soft clay earth idea. On the palate a wine of texture with polished chalky tannins and sweet acidity engaging the senses first. This is followed by flavours that reflect the bouquet, plus dried herb and a fine savoury spice, some smoky oak layers and youthful energy. Complex, taut and dry, lengthy and new."

"Restrained wood with floral, dried herb and mineral complexity over a core of concentrated black fruit. Unquestionable elegance married to remarkable power, the intensely flavoursome palate unfolds in stages of savoury, fruit and floral, all kept in check by reasonably firm, ripe tannins with flashes of rosemary. Astounding complexity in a poised package. Medium-bodied but very long, this wine is all about the back-palate; there is plenty of matter here and it's currently very young. Despite the sheer concentration in evidence, this has impeccable balance and should age gracefully over the coming decade without losing its finesse"