Felton Road - Central Otago Calvert Pinot Noir 2021
95/100
James Suckling
17+/20
Jancis Robinson
94/100
Decanter
92/100
Vinous
"A very open red, with a rich texture and hints of velvet and tiles. Full-bodied with layers of plums and oranges. Firm on the finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes certified by Demeter. Best in two or three years. Screw cap." (James Suckling 2022).
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Nose
Floral and mineral with spicy notes
Mouth
Precise and elegant, with noticeable tannins
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with osso bucco, a cep mushroom tart, roast suckling lamb...
Decanter
Wine rated (2022 guide) 94/100
About wine:
A hint of smoke appears on the nose, accompanied by red cherries and a promise of richness. Further aeration brings out a floral fragrance. The concentration is significant and the tannins are very fine. This wine is powerful, with ripe, juicy cherries, and full of liveliness, with very structured tannins. The 20-year-old vines spent 16 months in 25% new French oak.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Enthusiast
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 17+/20
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About wine:
The 2021 Calvert Pinot Noir is a highly aromatic wine, with floral notes, wild herbs, fennel, and licorice, which create interesting nuances with the red cherry and raspberry that reveal themselves on the finish. The tannins are refined and seem to coat the palate with a finesse similar to that of cocoa powder. The finish is long and drawn out, with taut acidity.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
A very open red with a rich texture, with hints of velvet and tiles. Full-bodied with layers of plum and orange. Firm finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes certified by Demeter. Best in two or three years. Screw cap.