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 Calvert Pinot Noir 2011

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

eRobertParker.com 91+ points!"Medium deep ruby-purple color, the 2011 Calvert Pinot Noir reveals slightly muted notes of black cherries, cloves and earth with hints of nutmeg and iron ore. The palate is medium-bodied with a medium level of tight-knit,...

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$79.00

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[SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2012

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

"This wine is taken from Block 3 of Elms vineyard where a deep bench of glacial soil is interspersed with calcarious seams. Every characteristic of this wine is pure Block 3; the crushed herbs are there, dancing with eastern spices and leather; the...

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$128.00

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[SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2012

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

"This wine is from Cornish Point vineyard where the close proximity to water creates a unique mesoclimate. The Cornish Point spice box is there from the start: cedar and cinnamon, with violets and roses. The palate has the hedonistic richness,...

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[SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2012

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

Gourmet Traveller 95 points! "This wine shows berry/cherry and floral flavours against a background of savoury/earthy/spicy characters giving extra complexity. Firmly structured pinot noir that could benefit from time, though still quite approachable now...

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$67.00

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[SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2011

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

"Felton Road farms three properties totaling 32 ha in the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. This wine is taken from Block 3 of Elms vineyard where a deep bench of glacial soil is interspersed with calcarious seams... "Emphatically expressive......

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[SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2011

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

"A nose of ripe red fruits and dark florals immediately confirms this wine's pedigree. The palate leads with a savoury note and a touch of earthiness adds complexity and interest. Finishes clean and long with a swipe of fine tannins. Texturally plush...

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[SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2011

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

"Ripe plums, dark florals and complex spice abound on the nose. Flavours of rich fruit compote laced with spices coat the palate. The tight core of fruit is encased by chalky and beautifully fine tannins. Deep and brooding and a typically muscular and...

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[SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 2011

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

eRobertParker.com 92+ points!"Medium deep ruby-purple in color, the 2010 Block 5 Pinot Noir has earthy, meaty, gamey aromas intermingling with notes of warm raspberries, dried cranberries, tar and a touch of Ceylon tea. Medium-bodied with a crisp acid...

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[SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noir 2010

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

Gourmet Traveller 95 Points!"Poised and powerful with a lovely perfumed aroma and fine-boned texture. It shows a mix of floral, cherry, berry, spice and subtle savoury characters; plus a wild herb and mixed-spice influence."Gourmet Traveller Wine,...

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[SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2010

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

"Violets and exotic spices combine on the nose with dark fruits of black cherry and plum. The rush of the palate is breathtaking: the fruit, a rack of spices, a hint of oak, mocha chocolate and the sheer textural opulence all fight for your...

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$78.00

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[SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir 2010

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

"Immediately quite masculine on the nose: herbs, earth and brooding dark spices rather than a flower basket. The palate is at once intensely concentrated but with searing transparency. The herbs dance through the raspberry and cherry, with a host of...

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[SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noir 2009

Region: NZ- Central Otago

Tyson Stelzer 96 points! "No NZ estate has ascended into the Pinot firmament as swiftly as Craggy Range. Its 2008 single vineyard Pinot release is its most consistent yet, and Calvert is the star of the show. Hauntingly persistent, seamlessly pure,...

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[SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 2009

Region: NZ- Central Otago

Gourmet Traveller Wine 95 Points!"Haunting perfume of violets, dark cherry, anise, mineral and roasted chestnuts; silken textured with good concentration delivered with supreme elegance. This is so good now it is hard to justify bothering with bottle age...

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[SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2009

Region: NZ- Central Otago

Wine Front 95 Points!"A very different beast to the 2008 Cornish Point, but likable for other reasons. The 2009 initially looks meatier, redolent of game, red currants, spice and ripe plums " a bacchanalian feast of sorts. Satin-like texture holds the...

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[SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noir 2008

Region: NZ- Central Otago

Bob Campbell 93 points!"From a contracted vineyard the with the fruit equally shared between Felton Road, Craggy Range and Pyramid Valley. Felton's house style is clearly discernable though this wine is slightly richer and more concentrated than their...

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[SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir 2008

Region: NZ- Central Otago

Campbell Mattinson 94 points!"Smoky tones, tannin structure, spice and length. Now we're talking. More my style of pinot noir than the 'standard' Felton Road pinot - or at least, more of a cellaring style. Lovely cherry-plum fruitiness but with the...

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[SOLD-OUT] Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noir 2006

Region: NZ- Central Otago

Campbell Mattinson 93 Points!"Lots of mulch-like aromatics and yet it's pretty with cherry-plummed fruit fragrance too. The palate then is lighter than you might expect " particularly for a Central Otago pinot " with notes of rhubarb and cherries and sap...

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