2007 Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 750ml

Critic tasting note: "Slightly bigger than the Block 3, but simultaneously softer as well, Felton Road's 2007 Block 5 features ripe, plummy fruit backed by earthy nuances, spice and cola. Like its stablemate, it's lushly textured, with a long finish. Drink nowâ€?015." - 93/100, Wine Enthusiast

Region: Bannockburn, New Zealand

Red - Bold and Structured

Tasting Date: 15 January 2013

Dark, with pure plum, spice and light florals. Dense, chewy and powerful with a liquorice tone to the fruit. Wonderful depth and incredible velvety texture. Flows seamlessly forward with a linear drive. Approaching the peak plateau but has years in its pocket yet.

Tasting Date: 30 September 2008

Aromas of cherry and plum evolving to memories of rooms containing leather couches and wood panelling. Pure, expressive and generous while retaining a delicate elegance that only great Pinot Noir vineyards can achieve. A well structured wine of ripe and round tannin, and impeccable clarity and flow that typifies Block 5.