Felton Road

Five Star Winery Rating - Seventh Great Pinot Noir Classification 2014, Matthew Dukes & Tyson Stelzer
9th, World's Most Admired Wine Brands 2018 - Drinks International

"Both of Felton Road's Pinot Noirs are breakthrough efforts in New Zealand, and compete with the finest wines being made in California, Oregon and Burgundy's Cote D'Or." - The Wine Advocate (issue 122) Robert M. Parker, Jr, U.S.A.

"Eighteen years after being bought by Englishman Nigel Greening, Felton Road has gate-crashed the top 10 in the Most Admired list after debuting at number 13 last year, putting it hot on the heels of Villa Maria for the honour of highest-ranking Kiwi producer... Felton Road has a zero-growth policy for environmental reasons and the prestigious Central Otago Pinot Noir for which it is best known – along with its Chardonnay and Riesling whites – is sold principally on allocation, with loyal trade customers first in line... Greening’s business ethics mean he resists artificially ramping up prices as the Felton Road reputation grows." - Drinks International

"Felton Road wines is located in Bannockburn, Central Otago in New Zealand, the most southerly wine growing region in the World. Here, vineyards are nestled into small macroclimates totally surrounded by high mountains, many of which are snowcapped all year round. Though the location is on the edge of sustainable viticulture these macroclimates consistently combine hot days, cool nights and long dry autumns: perfect for the creation of fine Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling. The latitude of 45 degrees south is similar to the Willamette Valley in Oregon and some of the finest wine regions of France. Central Otago is New Zealand's only wine region with a continental climate rather than a maritime one. This brings the risk of frosts but has the benefit of low rainfall and high sunshine hours. Of the five distinct macroclimates so far identified in Central Otago, Bannockburn, with its gentle north facing slopes and deep loess soils seems well suited to the production of complex Pinot Noir." - Felton Road

  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Block 6 Chardonnay 2017

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Block 6 Chardonnay 2017

    Region: NZ- Central Otago
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    "Felton Road farms four properties totaling 32 ha in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. Block 6 was planted in 1993 and is positioned on a north facing slope immediately south of Block 5 on...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2017

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2017

    Region: NZ- Central Otago
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    "Elegant, fresh and vibrant, this red starts off wonderfully perfumed, with lavender, white pepper and green tea notes that accentuate the purity of the cherry and raspberry flavors. Polished tannins...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Riesling 2016

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Riesling 2016

    Region: NZ- Central Otago
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    Gourmet Traveller 96 points!“Made from biodynamically-grown grapes from blocks 2 and 4 of The Elms Vineyard. Hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed before fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Lovely...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Dry Riesling 2016

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Dry Riesling 2016

    Region: NZ- Central Otago
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    Wine Front 94 Points! Far out, could the Felton Road vineyard get any more beautiful and vibrant-looking and healthy? Bursting with life. Nice to see goats brought into the biodiversity program...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Block 2 Chardonnay 2016

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Block 2 Chardonnay 2016

    Region: NZ- Central Otago
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    James Suckling 94 Points! "A very impressive wine for the concentration and depth of fruit on offer. This delivers a fresh citrus, stone fruit and flinty nose. The palate has an attractive fleshy...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay 2016

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay 2016

    Region: NZ- Central Otago
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    Various clones of Chardonnay (Mendoza, B95, B548, UCD6) were carefully hand harvested in late March and early April from Cornish Point and The Elms vineyards. The grapes were whole bunch pressed with...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2016

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2016

    Region: NZ- Central Otago
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    The immediate potpourri of flowers on the nose is gracefully entwined with subtle minerality. The palate begins precise and playful, showing sandalwood and fine spice notes. A surprising breadth that...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Block 2 Chardonnay 2015

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Block 2 Chardonnay 2015

    Region: NZ- Central Otago
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    Felton Road Block 2 Chardonnay is a favourite label of mine. I had the pleasure of tasting an eight-vintage vertical which convinced me that these wines need at least 3-4 years bottle age, preferably...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay 2015

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay 2015

    Region: NZ- Central Otago
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    White peach, crushed almonds and orange blossom abound on the nose. The palate is creamy and luscious with an underlying and fine-tuned acidic freshness. The finish features a return of the almond...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2015

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2015

    Region: NZ- Central Otago
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    Gourmet Traveller Magazine 97 points!“Perhaps the most individual and distinctive of Felton Road's single-vineyard pinot noirs, possibly because it is sited on a peninsula that is surrounded on three...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2015

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2015

    Region: NZ- Central Otago
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    Gourmet Traveller 95 points!“Cherry, violet and spice flavours with a savoury, herbal edge. Complex wine with layers of subtle flavour that might at least in part be linked to the biodiverse soils...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Dry Riesling 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Dry Riesling 2014

    Region: NZ- Central Otago
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    Wine Front 93 points!“Yes! So much perfume here – aromatic in honeyed notes, honeycomb, floral notes, touch of wet fern and a squeeze of lime. Juicy, clean, apple and citrus-driven flavours, finishes...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Block 2 Chardonnay 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Block 2 Chardonnay 2014

    Region: NZ- Central Otago
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    Vinous Media 92 points!““(100% Mendoza clone planted on pure schist and gravel soil in 1992; no new oak; bottled unfined and unfiltered): Bright yellow. Lemon curd, minerals, spices and underripe...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2014

    Region: NZ- Central Otago
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    Ray Jordan 96 points!"There is a distinctive difference between this wine and the Bannockburn. It has a deeper, fruiter character on the nose, with soft and more generous tannins and fruit...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay 2014

    Region: NZ- Central Otago
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    Ray Jordan 95 points!“A beautifully precise wine displaying the modern expression of NZ chardonnay. Crisp melon and mineral with a trace of citrus. Nice cereal oak influence with plenty of depth. A...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2014

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2014

    Region: NZ- Central Otago
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    Ray Jordan 96 points!“Beautifully lifted aromatics. There is some nice spice and sour cherry, a hint of raspberry and sweet confectionery character. The palate has a deep lingering intensity with...

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  • Felton Road Bannockburn Riesling 2013

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Riesling 2013

    Region: NZ- Central Otago
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic Biodynamic Sustainably-made

    Gourmet Traveller Wine, 95 points! "Reasonably concentrated and moderately sweet riesling with fine, juicy acidity adding exquisite tension and energy. In addition to the chalky mineral character it...

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