FELTON ROAD

Felton Road is located in Bannockburn, in the heart of Central Otago. Vines were first planted on the estate in 1992 and they released their first vintage in 1997. Winemaker Blair Walter has been with Felton since the 1997 vintage, crafting wines using minimal intervention, wild yeasts, no fining or filtration, allowing the unique character of the terroir to express it's personality. Their wines have gained world wide recognition as some of the most highly regarded bottles from New Zealand’s South Island. They farm biodynamically and are fully certified by Demeter.

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Pinot Noir Bannockburn
Felton Road

Pinot Noir Bannockburn

$97.99 x 6

$520.30 PER CASE
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SIZE
6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $97.99 EACH
PRODUCER
Felton Road
VINTAGE
2021
COLOUR
Red
SUB-REGION, REGION, COUNTRY
Central Otago, New Zealand
GRAPE
Pinot Noir



A classic Felton Road nose of dark blossoms: rose and violet with a compote of dark fruits. The mid-palate is just screaming Felton Road. Black cherries and cream on the nose introduced cherry crumble on the palate with baked spices. Very harmonious for a wine so young, but a brooding undertow reveals the intrinsic power of the wine. Four Bannockburn vineyards seamlessly integrating to provide many layers and textures.

Pinot Noir MacMuir
Felton Road

Pinot Noir MacMuir

$126.00 x 6

$674.28 PER CASE
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SIZE
6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $126.00 EACH
PRODUCER
Felton Road
VINTAGE
2022
COLOUR
Red
REGION, COUNTRY
Central Otago, New Zealand
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
 




Dark fruit and cocoa lead this saturating and brooding bouquet. The palate is similarly intense, a different iteration of Felton Road, but it nevertheless has the openness and immediate silky appeal. Sandalwood, dark chocolate and cranberry lingers on a sustained and immensely impressive finish. Certainly no stage fright in this new performer!

Pinot Noir Calvert
Felton Road

Pinot Noir Calvert

$116.99 x 6

$621.19 PER CASE
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SIZE
6 PACK, 750ML BOTTLES, $116.99 EACH
PRODUCER
Felton Road
VINTAGE
2022
COLOUR
Red
REGION, COUNTRY
Central Otago, New Zealand
GRAPE
Pinot Noir



Characteristic Calvert florals lead the nose with violets and dark rose petals dominating. The warmer 2022 vintage attempts to outplay the vineyard character, but as we have come to learn with this vineyard, Calvertness is rarely, if ever, outclassed. The deep silt soils and naturally moderated vine vigour provides intensity and detailed, elegant tannins. Fine and regal: a classic Calvert.

Pinot Noir Calvert (MAGNUM)
Felton Road

Pinot Noir Calvert (MAGNUM)

$259.99 x 3

$690.28 PER CASE
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SIZE
3 PACK, 1500ML BOTTLES, $259.99 EACH
PRODUCER
Felton Road
VINTAGE
2023
COLOUR
Red
REGION, COUNTRY
Central Otago, New Zealand
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
 



94+ Points, Wine Advocate (2022 Vintage)


This wine hits a massive stride. Forthright tannins accompany powerful fruit and fine acidity to make an impact. There’s pomegranate and cherry, violets, rosehips and capers, with green olive tapenade and even a hint of bone broth. Once again, the acidity in conjunction with the tannins combine to bring on a cool finish...


Chardonnay Bannockburn
Felton Road

Chardonnay Bannockburn

$79.99 x 6

$424.73 PER CASE
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SIZE
6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $79.99 EACH
PRODUCER
Felton Road
VINTAGE
2022
COLOUR
White
REGION, COUNTRY
Central Otago, New Zealand
GRAPE
Chardonnay
 

Notes of brioche, almond, peach and vivid citrus that culminate in white florals. There’s a really busy palate: multidimensional, lots of material, but at the same time driving through is a precise, linear wine with a tight focus. Bright acidity contributes to this, as does the detailed and saline finish.

Dry Riesling
Felton Road

Dry Riesling

$52.99 x 6

$281.36 PER CASE
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SIZE
6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $52.99 EACH
PRODUCER
Felton Road
VINTAGE
2020
COLOUR
White
REGION, COUNTRY
Central Otago, New Zealand
GRAPE
riesling
 



The nose leads with white florals and crushed stones that overlay aromas of pear, cucumber and lemon zest. The palate is surprisingly expansive as the acidity perfectly integrates with the weight and depth of fruit. A bold and expressive dry Riesling with considerable drive and length. Salivating and contemplative of its schist soils origin.

 

Beginning with meticulous site selection and vineyard design 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 our fruit arrives at the winery as pure as it can be, while our 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 our unique vineyards. 

Pinot Noir Cornish Point
Felton Road

Pinot Noir Cornish Point

$116.99 x 6

$621.19 PER CASE
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SIZE
6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $116.99 EACH
PRODUCER
Felton Road
VINTAGE
2021
COLOUR
Red
REGION, COUNTRY
Central Otago, New Zealand
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
 



 This is the most grown up Cornish Point yet. It has all the classic components (vibrantly fruited, voluptuous and rounded mouthfeel...), but with a structural complexity we have rarely seen before. Indulgent but serious tannins demand a thoughtful conversation in this 15th rendition. Baritones and altos all in harmony leading to a crescendo of a finish.

Block 6 Chardonnay
Felton Road

Block 6 Chardonnay

$89.99 x 6

$477.82 PER CASE
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SIZE
6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $89.99 EACH
PRODUCER
Felton Road
VINTAGE
2022
COLOUR
White
REGION, COUNTRY
Central Otago, New Zealand
GRAPE
Chardonnay
 



Mandarin orange, yellow cherries and green banana followed by butterscotch and dried tea leaves with an underlying saline minerality. Medium-bodied, bright acidity. Persistent depth and balance. Elegant finish. A firmness and focus in texture. About 60% old vines on their own rootstock. Mendoza (Wente). From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

96 Points, James Suckling

The 2022 Block 6 Chardonnay is powerful and throaty—all back palate and weighty with ripe yellow stone fruit. This is a spicy, full wine with layers of juicy acidity and fleshy fruit. The mineral detail through the finish balances the pure fruit core.

 

Chardonnay Block 2 (MAGNUM)
Felton Road

Chardonnay Block 2 (MAGNUM)

$179.99 x 3

$530.42 PER CASE
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SIZE
3 PACK, 1500ml BOTTLES, $179.99 EACH
PRODUCER
Felton Road
VINTAGE
2019
COLOUR
White
REGION, COUNTRY
Central Otago, New Zealand
GRAPE
Chardonnay



91 Points, Vinuous

While the owner of Felton Road calls this wine its everyday Chardonnay, this would be the height of winemaking sophistication for many NZ producers. Whole-bunch-pressed and wild-fermented in French oak (less than 10% new) before undergoing periodic bâtonnage; there's no fining or filtration here either. The result is an understated and elegant Chardonnay with delicate white stone fruit flavors and a subtle element of oak-derived cashew nuts.

Bannockburn Riesling
Felton Road

Bannockburn Riesling

$56.99 x 6

$302.60 PER CASE
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SIZE
6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, $56.99 EACH
PRODUCER
Felton Road
VINTAGE
2022
COLOUR
White
REGION, COUNTRY
Central Otago, New Zealand
GRAPE
RIESLING



Beginning with meticulous site selection and vineyard design 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 our fruit arrives at the winery as pure as it can be, while our 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 our unique vineyards. Aromas of citrus peel and ginger combine with a distinct minerality. A burst of sweetness on first sip is immediately complimented by ripe stonefruit and mandarin flavours. The residual sugar quickly becomes secondary once the acidity and vibrancy of the fruit complete the harmonious mouthfeel. A tropical finish that lingers and intrigues. 

Felton Road

Chardonnay Bannockburn (MAGNUM)

$372.16 PER CASE
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SIZE
6 PACK, 750ml BOTTLES, xx.xx EACH
PRODUCER
Felton Road
VINTAGE
2019
COLOUR
White
REGION, COUNTRY
Central Otago, New Zealand
GRAPE
Chardonnay
 


 

96 Points,The Real Review

Taut, vibrant chardonnay with saline, oyster shell, floral, white flowers, citrus-lemon and ginger plus a suggestion of white peach. A hint of alcohol sweetness is perfectly balanced by crisp acidity to give a gently mouth-watering finish. Can be appreciated now but should develop well with bottle age.

Pinot Noir Bannockburn (MAGNUM)
Felton Road

Pinot Noir Bannockburn (MAGNUM)

$179.99 x 3

$477.85 PER CASE
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SIZE
3 PACK, 1500ml BOTTLES, $179.99 EACH
PRODUCER
Felton Road
VINTAGE
2019
COLOUR
Red
REGION, COUNTRY
Central Otago, New Zealand
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
 



This is at a level way above its Bannockburn “village” designation, being a blend of our four primely situated vineyards. A serious wine with considerable definition and poise.



96 Ponts, Bob Campbell MW

Attractively aromatic with floral and berry notes that repeat on the palate, and are joined by ripe stems, dried herb and spicy oak flavours. A backbone of peppery tannins suggest obvious cellaring potential but appealing fruit sweetness makes it accessible now.

Pinot Noir Cornish Point (MAGNUM)
Felton Road

Pinot Noir Cornish Point (MAGNUM)

$259.99 x 3

$690.24 PER CASE
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SIZE
3 PACK, 1500ml BOTTLES, $259.99 EACH
PRODUCER
Felton Road
VINTAGE
2023
COLOUR
Red
REGION, COUNTRY
Central Otago, New Zealand
GRAPE
Pinot Noir



The vivacious fruit and spices are present as always, but are perhaps lighter in tone and more exotic. The palate has a savoury tone, which sits surprisingly well with the usual Cornish Point indulgences: luxurious fruit and exotic woods like Sandalwood, even Lebanon Cedar. The tannins are beautifully balanced and integrated, ever present, but never interfering; just contributing to the overall stature.

95 Points, The Real Review

Savoury and dried herbs evident on the aroma with floral, violet, dark cherry and berry, grape stems and spicy oak. Made using 25% whole clusters in the fermentation, which might explain a firm tannic structure that makes the wine slightly closed at this stage but suggests a promising future.