Type: White Wine
Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago
Code: FELT430
From New Zealand's most prestigious estate, this outstanding wine is grown on a north facing slope immediately South of Block 5 on the Elms vineyard, giving elegance and a purity that is unrivalled.

Felton Road

Owner, Nigel Greening along with Winemaker Blair Walters and viticulturist Gareth King have established Felton Road into one of the world’s iconic producers of Pinot Noir. Writer James Suckling goes as far as describing Felton Road as the “DRC of New Zealand”. Beginning with meticulous site selection and vineyard design which started in 1991, Felton Road's story is one of refusal to compromise. A strict 100% estate policy with fully organic and biodynamic viticulture (demeter certified) ensures that fruit arrives at the winery as pure as it can be, while the entire estate comes as close to true sustainability as is possible. A commitment to hands off winemaking: gravity flow, wild yeasts, wild malo, an avoidance of fining and filtration all help preserve the wine's expression of its terroir. The result is Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir which accurately express the authenticity and complexity of these unique vineyards.
Deliciously aromatic with scents of citrus and wild flowers. Intense chardonnay with lemon zest, oyster-shell and floral notes on the palate. A vibrant, seamless wine with purity and power. The north facing slope, higher elevation and greater exposure of Block 6, lend an extra degree of ripeness and stature compared to the finer, more mineral Block 2.
This wine pairs best with lighter meats and buttery dishes such as Crab Legs, Corn on the Cob, Chicken Alfredo, Grilled Shrimp, Pork Tenderloin or a mushroom pasta

The Real Review Bob Campbell MW August 2020 96/100

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