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Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay

Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay

$78.99

Felton Road is always in the running for New Zealand's best winery and wines. Considerable research by Stewart Elms (hence the Elm tree logo) in 1991 identified the north facing slopes at the end of Felton Road, Bannockburn as being one of the warmest and most ideal sites in Central Otago for the growing and production of premium wine. Heat summation data and soil maps of the area, developed as a result of the construction of the Clyde Dam, were helpful in this decision. The three different soils identified are free draining with low fertility characteristics, and combined with the unique climate, are ideal for the production of premium quality Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling. Since 2002 the vineyards have been managed organically and biodynamically. In 2010 all four vineyards were awarded full Demeter certification and in 2020 they were all also certified by BioGro.

750 ml Low Stock
Region:New Zealand > Central Otago
Vintage:2023
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Lovely nose of stone fruits, with lemon and a distinct mineral edge. The palate leads with nutty stone fruit, followed by crisp acid and cleansing minerality. Rich and mouth-coating, yet with a bracing clean finish and plenty of grip. The tension is evident despite the riper flavours than one would normally see in this wine; certainly no sign of New World fatness. A wine with considerable aging potential.