2023 Felton Road MacMuir Pinot Noir

17++ / 20 Points - Julia Harding MW, Jancisrobinson.com
Mid crimson. Dark-red fruit with a suggestion of oak spice. Tied up in the structure at the moment, the fruit subdued but still providing the heart of the wine. Firm, smooth, serious and needs more time. 

95 Points, James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com
Savory and brooding aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, ferric earth, blood oranges and cedar on the nose. The palate has finely integrated tannins and a medium-bodied mouthfeel, giving notes of raspberry coulis, graphite and watermelon rind. Refined and pure with an underlying power. 

Felton Road Tasting Note:
A distinctive nose that is deeply fruited, very integrated and with its own distinctive story - characteristic of the first few bottlings from MacMuir. The palate also comes over as typically bold: deep, distinguished, but urging that it wants to be put away for a while. The heavy soils of MacMuir contribute to the alluring texture and depth of tannins – completely countering its younger vine origins. A new level of maturity from this vineyard, signalling what is to come in future vintages.