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Default TN Pinot Noir SFWS

>
> Block 3 and Block 5 are essentially "single vineyard' wines - although
> they are really different clones grown in separate blocks, in the same
> (Elms) vineyard in Bannockburn, Central Otago which was planted in 1992.
>
> The third wine, designated simply Felton Road Pinot Noir, may be from
> several plantings in their vineyards, and may be slightly less expensive,
> but don't think that is a lesser wine.


My brother in law swears by the "block" wines.

I have had Felton Road pinots many times and am always impressed by their
complexity.

OT, St Helier, the NZ are giving ref Barnes a hard time...........sour
grapes comes to mind. My b-in-law sent me an e-mail listing the refs faults.