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 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 the juice immediately flowing to barrel by gravity...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2016

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2016

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

    "A clear, deep red hue. The wine leads with attractive florals that are exotically perfumed with distinct old-fashioned rose and violets. An uncrowded palate showing opulent, rich deep fruits but balanced rather than the usual Cornish Point avalanche...

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    $90.00
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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 the tight focus doesn't immediately reveal. Balanced...

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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 more, to reveal their full splendour. In youth, they...

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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 characters in this nutty, mineral and distinctive...

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

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noir 2015

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

    The unique gravity flow winery enabled the grapes to be gently destemmed directly into open-top fermenters without pumping with approximately 25% as whole clusters. Traditional fermentation with a moderately long maceration on skins has extracted good...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 2015

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 2015

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

    25% of the fruit was retained as whole clusters with the remainder carefully de-stemmed directly to the fermenters by gravity without harsh pumping. Long pre-fermentation soaks of 8-10 days prior to fermentation with indigenous yeasts and punched down by...

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    $125.00
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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 sides of water. Subtle, silken and very complex pinot...

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    $82.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2015

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2015

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

    Wine Front 94 Points!Felton Road Block 3 and Block 5 really do come with pedigree and cult following. Nice to have it. Attention to detail at Felton Road is pretty epic. Continues to be so. Vinyeard work is amazing now, and increasingly – never satisfied...

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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 achieved through biodynamic viticultural practices...

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    $70.00
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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 nice and long, mouthwatering, fresh and frisky. Great...

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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 pineapple on the vibrant nose. Wonderfully fresh and...

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

    [SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noir 2014

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

    Bob Campbell MW 96 points!"Scented, savoury aroma with tantalising sweet plum, rich spices, wet earth and Bovril character. The wine offers an intriguing mix of fruit and alcohol sweetness balanced by ripe tannins to give a gently drying finish...

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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 concentration on the palate. Lush, black-fruit characters with a...

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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 very good vintage in Central Otago. A delicate wine with...

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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 power and finesse. This is a classy wine of great poise...

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