Felton Road Cornish Pinot Noir

This is the most grown up Cornish Point yet. It has all the classic components (vibrantly fruited, voluptuous and rounded mouthfeel...), but with a structural complexity we have rarely seen before. Indulgent but serious tannins demand a thoughtful conversation in this 15th rendition. Baritones and altos all in harmony leading to a crescendo of a finish.
 
Central Otago such a good place for Pinot Noir as it is dry. The region gets less than 23 inches of rain per year. The southern Alps stand in the way for more abundant precipitation. But the west coast on the other side of the mountains is known to be extremely wet. At Felton Road, the yield is very low compared to New Zealand in general. But low yield is essential for the quality of the Pinot Noir grapes.