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2018 Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir (Screwcap)

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September 18, 2022 - $57

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RATINGS

93James Suckling

Aromas of fresh red cherries and some rose-like florals, in an upbeat, fruit-driven style. A very concentrated and ripe array of brambly raspberries and red cherries with smooth tannins, delivering a web of fresh-fruit flavor. Succulent and spicy, oak-tinged finish.

92The Wine Advocate

...black cherries and a hint of licorice, plus some vaguely floral notions...medium to full-bodied, with supple tannins and just a bit of chocolate on the finish...

91Wine Spectator

...fresh, juicy mix of raspberry, strawberry and pomegranate flavors that are pure and intense, with hints of spice, cedar and tobacco lingering in the background. Firming tannins.

91Wine Enthusiast

...cherry and plum fruit or rose petal aromas...palate is nicely textured with a solid line of acidity that buoys the plush fruit and flows to a long cocktail bitters finish.

17+ Jancis Robinson

Light bright cherry red. Sour red cherries on the nose too. Spicy, chewy and embryonic with a long salty finish.

REGION

New Zealand, Otago

Otago, also referred to as Central Otago, is one of the world’s most southern wine producing regions. Located in the interior of the southern end of New Zealand’s South Island, it includes about 5,000 vineyard acres, nearly 70% of which are planted to Pinot Noir. The remaining acres are planted to Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer. Most Otago vineyards are at 1,000 feet above sea level and are exposed to wide daily temperature swings. Days are hot and nights are cold. Summers are dry but substantial snows are normal in winter. Europeans moved to the area in the 1860s during a rush to find gold, and the first grape vines were planted by a French gold miner who decided it might be lucrative to make wine. Serious commercial wine production didn’t start until the mid-20th century, however, and most expansion has come since the 1990s. In 1996 there were 11 wineries in Otago; today there are nearly 100.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.