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Bannockburn

Felton Road

Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2019

Bob McDonald
9.3

Unmistakably Central Otago to my palate. Red plums and raspberries. 20% of the grapes were whole bunch. Also aged in 27% new oak. I must mention Neil Martin’s famous Quote, “ Whenever there is a tasting designed to challenge the supremacy of Burgundy, it is usually Felton Road that is ushered into the ring”. Very much on allocation these days and can be difficult to source. — 5 days ago

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Somm David T

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I would very much agree with Neil.
Somm David T

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Better acidity than burgundy.
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@Somm David T 👌

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Ben Abrew
9.2

Tonka first of 2025 🙏🏼❤️ — a year ago

Terra Sancta

Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2017

Naboth van den Broek
8.9

Beautiful label and beautiful part of the world — 5 years ago

Terra Sancta

Shingle Beach Pinot Noir 2016

Jan de Weerd
9.3

Bursting of flavor. Dark, dried cherry and fig drenched in earthy tannins with soothing minerally finish. — 7 years ago

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Burn Cottage

Sauvage Vineyard Pinot Noir

Brian S
9.3

Kick ass Pinot for Central Otago. — 3 months ago

Brian, Ted and 8 others liked this

Terra Sancta

Slapjack Block Single Block Pinot Noir 2024

Bob McDonald
9.5

I visited this winery many years ago when it was known as Ollsens, and had a tasting. Next door to Felton Road Winery naturally in Felton Road, Central Otago. A rich, plush delicious Pinot Noir. I used to buy the Ollsens Slapjack back in the day and have always enjoyed it. Red and black fruits of raspberry and black cherry with a herbal heather like overlay like garrigue in the Southern Rhone. Impossible not to engage with this wine. Thanks Mick - I might have to repurchase this one. — 3 months ago

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Jan de Weerd

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Was this the one that received a 100-point rating?
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Possibly. I think Suckling liked it.

Mt. Difficulty

Bannockborn Pinot Gris 2020

Douglas Downie
9.0

Drinking the Bannockburn Pinot Noir in Bannockburn and it’s lovely. Juicy berries and velvety smooth. — 2 years ago

Bannockburn

Douglas Shiraz Blend 2013

Daniele Veronelli
9.1

No Shiraz in the blend in 2013. 57 Cabernet Sauvignon 24 Merlot 19 Pinot Noir — 5 years ago

Mt. Difficulty

Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2019

Jan de Weerd
9.5

Fantastic. Fresh red fruit aromas rise readily from the wine to be followed with an explosion in flavor. Fresh red berries and raspberries lifted by an earthy minerality slowly disappearing in a lingering finish. — 3 months ago

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Jan de Weerd

Jan de Weerd

Fantastic. Fresh red fruit aromas rise readily from the wine to be followed with an explosion in flavor. Fresh red berries and raspberries lifted by an earthy minerality slowly disappearing in a lingering finish.
Jan de Weerd

Jan de Weerd

Wowww. Just opening the bottle and pouring it into a glass, the aroma filled the air. So potent, so fresh. And then just the first sip not only confirmed that it added mineral earth, vibrant notes of red fruit — red berries that reminded me of my youth eating them straight from the bush back at our farm. Lingering, sooting finish. Just amazing.

Bannockburn

Geelong Pinot Noir 2021

Big Wave Dave
8.9

Very savoury nose. Palate is sweet with intense dark fruit and spices but without enough acid to balance the opulent fruit character. Mouth coating and long, but a but heavy handed. — 4 years ago

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