Felton Road

Calvert Pinot Noir

9.1125 ratings
9.230 pro ratings
Central Otago, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Pinot Noir
Top Notes For
Jae Cho

Valli clued me in to not sleep on Pinot from NZ. Not looking back after this.

Valli clued me in to not sleep on Pinot from NZ. Not looking back after this.

Aug 5th, 2023
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

NZ pn that could be easily mistaken for top burgundy. Outstanding.

NZ pn that could be easily mistaken for top burgundy. Outstanding.

May 21st, 2023
Lyn Farmer

This is excellent Pinot noir from Felton Road from a ripper than average year. Black cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, forest floor, dried orange peel, and already a hint of mushroom. Terrific balance, a long finish and a lovely wine

This is excellent Pinot noir from Felton Road from a ripper than average year. Black cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, forest floor, dried orange peel, and already a hint of mushroom. Terrific balance, a long finish and a lovely wine

Mar 13th, 2022
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Some oak on the nose but so well-integrated. Impressive!

Some oak on the nose but so well-integrated. Impressive!

Apr 12th, 2018
Ceccherini Cristiano

Great fruit, very floral too, irony
Depth and length
Great wine
Well balanced

Great fruit, very floral too, irony
Depth and length
Great wine
Well balanced

Dec 12th, 2017
Rebecca Fletcher

Cranberry, pomegranate, tea leaves, dried herbs, and black pepper. M+ acid, m body and tannin. Aromas carry through on the palate with added minerality. Long silky finish with great structure. Fabulous wine!

Cranberry, pomegranate, tea leaves, dried herbs, and black pepper. M+ acid, m body and tannin. Aromas carry through on the palate with added minerality. Long silky finish with great structure. Fabulous wine!

1 person found it helpfulNov 2nd, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Less expressive on the nose than their Bannockburn Pinot Noir. However, the fruits on the nose; black raspberries, raspberries, dark cherries, blackberries, poached strawberries, light loamy soils with red roses. On the palate; ripe & beautiful; blueberries, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, cherries, firmer sticky tannins, anise, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, beautiful soft spices, amazing fragrant fresh red florals, rich body with perfect mellow acidity. The finish is; flat out sexy elegance. These wines were the best we had in New Zealand. They are well crafted wines with beauty, elegance, excellent texture and precision. Not only are their wines amazing, look at that view. It's like a painting. The other photo shows their beautiful low yield Pinot Noir grapes.

Less expressive on the nose than their Bannockburn Pinot Noir. However, the fruits on the nose; black raspberries, raspberries, dark cherries, blackberries, poached strawberries, light loamy soils with red roses. On the palate; ripe & beautiful; blueberries, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, cherries, firmer sticky tannins, anise, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, beautiful soft spices, amazing fragrant fresh red florals, rich body with perfect mellow acidity. The finish is; flat out sexy elegance. These wines were the best we had in New Zealand. They are well crafted wines with beauty, elegance, excellent texture and precision. Not only are their wines amazing, look at that view. It's like a painting. The other photo shows their beautiful low yield Pinot Noir grapes.

1 person found it helpfulMay 10th, 2017
Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.6

This wine is wow. Screw cap. Purchased at the winery in 2008. Showing no ill effects of aging, just flavor intensity and complexity. Focused wild strawberry, stewed cherry, toasted sage, baking spice. Can I say wow again?

This wine is wow. Screw cap. Purchased at the winery in 2008. Showing no ill effects of aging, just flavor intensity and complexity. Focused wild strawberry, stewed cherry, toasted sage, baking spice. Can I say wow again?

Feb 25th, 2017
Bob McDonald

One of Felton Roads entry level Cuvees but being Felton Road very good.

One of Felton Roads entry level Cuvees but being Felton Road very good.

Feb 1st, 2017
Trevor Maskell

10 years old and possessing lovely poise and presence. Wonderful fruit complexity, super fine oak integration. Long in its finish, begging for another mouthful. I am such a fan of Felton Road's Calvert wine.

10 years old and possessing lovely poise and presence. Wonderful fruit complexity, super fine oak integration. Long in its finish, begging for another mouthful. I am such a fan of Felton Road's Calvert wine.

Jul 12th, 2016