Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 2012

A medium-bodied red with vibrant appeal. The nose offers enticing spicy high notes, mingling red berries, pepper, and a touch of smoky minerality. On the palate, it's tangy, taut, and savory—less supple than the 2013 Block 3 but with more concentrated flavors and a pronounced saline edge. This salinity enhances the wine's structure, creating tension that temporarily mutes the underlying sweet red fruit and spice. The firm tannins suggest a need for a few years of aging. Over several days in a recorked bottle, the wine maintained its vibrant red fruit, spice, and smoky mineral profile, showcasing its remarkable potential. One of New Zealand's standout Pinots from 2012, this wine promises a rewarding future