A Central Otago Icon from New Zealand's Most Revered Pinot Noir Estate

My Wine Man on Felton Road

Felton Road is, quite simply, the benchmark for Pinot Noir in Central Otago — and one of the most celebrated wine estates in the Southern Hemisphere. Founded in 1992 by Bill Easton and now farmed biodynamically under the stewardship of Nigel Greening and winemaker Blair Walter, Felton Road has built its reputation on an unwavering commitment to terroir, minimal intervention, and the singular expression of its Bannockburn vineyards. Block 3 is one of the estate's most prized single-vineyard bottlings — sourced from a specific block of old vines planted on the estate's distinctive schist-rich soils. It is a wine of remarkable purity, precision, and depth: the kind of Pinot Noir that reminds you why Central Otago captured the world's attention.

Tasting Notes

Deep, luminous ruby in the glass with a violet-tinged rim. The nose is hauntingly pure — wild red cherry, fresh raspberry, and dark plum at the core, layered with dried rose petals, five-spice, and a whisper of forest floor and wet schist. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with silky, finely-grained tannins and a taut, mineral-driven acidity that gives the wine extraordinary precision and length. The finish is long, complex, and deeply satisfying — with savoury, earthy notes that linger beautifully.

Style & Drinking Window

Medium-bodied with exceptional structure and elegance — this is single-vineyard Pinot Noir at its most refined. The 2020 vintage in Central Otago produced wines of remarkable concentration and balance, and Block 3 is no exception. Drinking beautifully now through 2030–2032. Decanting for 30–45 minutes is recommended to allow the aromatics to fully unfurl. Serve at 16–18°C.

Food Pairing

The wild cherry, spice, and mineral precision of the 2020 Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir make it a sublime match for Australian Murray Valley Free Range Pork Rack Steak from My Meat Man. The wine's silky tannins and bright acidity complement the delicate sweetness and rich marbling of free-range pork rack beautifully — whether roasted with thyme and garlic, pan-seared with a cherry jus, or slow-cooked with star anise and plum.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

At HK$999 per bottle, the 2020 Felton Road Block 3 is a serious collector's wine — and a genuine bargain in the context of what it delivers. Single-vineyard, biodynamically farmed Pinot Noir from one of the world's most acclaimed estates, from a standout vintage, at a price that still undercuts comparable benchmark Burgundy by a significant margin. This is the kind of bottle you open for a moment that deserves it.

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