Winery - Felton Road
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Broad and sweet, but the sugars are amply balanced by this wine’s dusty minerality and dried-spice character. Honey, spice and apple shadings on the nose glide easily into flavors of baked apple on the palate, while the finish possesses a tactile minerality that precisely brings all of the components into harmony. Drink now–2016.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Very fragrant, loaded with toasty, crème brûlée aromas and followed by oranges, vanilla and custard. A big, ripe wine with some oatmeal character that finishes spicy and complex.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Subtly toasty on the nose, adding bits of apple and peach flavors to the mix. This vintage of Felton Road’s Chard isn’t as rich or weighty as some years, but its quality still shines through on the bright, citrusy finish. The 2005 will be imported by Wilson Daniels Ltd.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Wow. Ripe pears, peaches and nectarines cascade over the palate. Despite the suggestion of sweet, luscious fruit, this wine is dry, with a long, lime and pineapple finish. This is world-class dry Riesling. Editors’ Choice.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Supple but structured, this is only the third vintage for Felton Road’s Cornish Point Pinot and it is really starting to hit its stride. Touches of hickory smoke and mocha accent the dark plum and savory fruit, finishing long, spicy and with a note of brown-sugar sweetness.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The very ripe flavors of pears and peaches are a little sweet, but nicely balanced by a cool edge of lime-tinged acids that provide focus to the fruit-bowl flavors. Typical New Zealand style of fairly high alcohol (for Riesling), coupled with slight residual sugar and intense acidity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is showing some lovely complexity on the nose, with hints of spice, maple syrup and hickory smoke all showing through the weighty plum and chocolate fruit. It’s lush and soft on the palate, just firming up a bit on the finish, where it picks up elegant oak-spice notes.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Despite 60% new oak, the first thing you notice about this wine is its gorgeously pure black-cherry fruit. Sure, there’s a hint of toast and cedar, but the size and weight comes from ripe fruit and skilled winemaking, not cooperage. Low acidity and soft tannins make this easy to drink now but it should easily last 5–7 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A big, rich, structured wine, with cola and rosemary notes that give nuance to the strong black-cherry aromas and flavors. With its plentiful but ripe tannins, it could use a couple years’ of cellaring before being ready for primetime.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Felton Road’s “entry-level” Pinot is better than many producers’ top-end bottlings, and priced accordingly. The blend of sour and black cherries combines cola, cocoa and thyme notes with deep earthy flavors and a silky texture. Drink now and over the next few years.
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