Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 2024

Depth, structure and quiet authority define this serious expression of Central Otago Pinot Noir. The 2024 Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir is drawn from the east-facing Block 5 parcel within The Elms Vineyard, a site known for producing wines of concentration, darker fruit profiles and firm natural structure. Planted on schist-based soils with loess and gravel overlays, the vineyard delivers fruit with both intensity and precision. In the glass, the wine presents a poised balance between richness and restraint, where dark cherry and plum fruit are shaped by savoury undertones and mineral tension. Felton Road’s biodynamic viticulture and low intervention philosophy allow the site’s personality to emerge clearly, with fermentation by indigenous yeasts and careful oak handling enhancing complexity without excess.

The 2024 vintage shows a tightly woven core, with fine but persistent tannins providing shape and longevity. Acidity is bright yet integrated, giving lift to the wine’s depth and ensuring balance through the finish. This Pinot Noir speaks confidently of place, offering immediate appeal while clearly built for graceful development in bottle. It is a compelling, site-driven wine that rewards both contemplation and cellaring.