Felton Road
Block 3 Pinot Noir
Bannockburn
2020
Vintage
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2023-2026), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2026, with a drinking horizon to 2030.
The ‘20 Block 3 Pinot Noir.
Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2020 is from Bannockburn, New Zealand.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Bannockburn Pinot Noir should bring dark cherry, raspberry and violets, with a cool, earthy edge in the aroma. The 2020 Felton Road bottling is expected to feel silky yet structured, fresh acidity carrying the fruit while fine tannins create a gentle, persistent grip. Its listed peak runs through 2026 within a horizon to 2030; the finish should turn from bright berry toward spice and a faint mineral tone as it opens.
The 2020 vintage
Felton Road's 2020 Block 3 Pinot Noir comes from Bannockburn, New Zealand.
About Felton Road
Felton Road's Block 3 Pinot Noir comes from Bannockburn, New Zealand.
From the cellar: pair with
Duck breast with cherry reduction
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Herb-crusted lamb loin with roasted mushrooms
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Porcini risotto with shaved aged Parmesan
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2020?
Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2020 is from Bannockburn, New Zealand.
When should Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2020 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2021-2030. Within that arc, the peak window is 2023-2026. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2020?
Pair this wine with Duck breast with cherry reduction; Herb-crusted lamb loin with roasted mushrooms; or Porcini risotto with shaved aged Parmesan.