Felton Road is located in Bannockburn, Central Otago in New Zealand - the world's most southerly wine growing region. The wines - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling - are produced from the estate's 80 acres of vineyards, divided between three sites - Elms Vineyard, Cornish Point Vineyard and Calvert Vineyard. All three vineyards are farmed biodynamically. Winemaker Blair Walter's experience in Oregon and Burgundy has stood him in good stead, teaching him to coax the best out of the property's vines. His wines show polish, sophistication, complexity and exceptional depth of fruit.

Tasting notes

Hints of mineral and flint gently sweep over aromasof citrus flower and lime. Rich texture with apricot emerging over the lime and floral characters. Although sweet, the bright acidity leads to a clean and persistent finish.

Technical notes

The Riesling is planted on Lochar soil (shallow, fine and sandy loam), which is a fan soil of schist gravel with thin loess covering. Whole bunch pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts. The fermentation was halted when the optimal balance was achieved.