Felton Road

Felton Road winery, nestled amidst the dramatic landscapes of Bannockburn, Central Otago in New Zealand, is renowned for its world-class wines, particularly the exceptional Pinot Noir. Immersed in natural beauty, the winery basks in a microclimate that is uniquely warm and dry, a perfect melange for its varietals.

The winery spans across four vineyards: Elms, MacMuir, Calvert and Cornish Point, where grapes are grown using organic and biodynamic methods. Felton Road's vision is to create wines that truly reflect the character and charm of their terroir.

Felton Road specialises in cool climate varietals, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling. Pinot Noir is the star, occupying 60% of the estate's vineyards. Effortlessly integrating finesse, complexity, and longevity these wines have garnered global recognition for their superior quality year on year. The winery also produces Chardonnay, which hails as a classic style with a firm nod to Burgundy, and Riesling--both intricate and robust, reflecting the primal soils and tough climate.

Felton Road also stands at the forefront of sustainable viticulture. Aligning with nature, the practices employed imbue the wines with a unique dimension, a measure of individuality impossible to duplicate.

With a simplistic approach in the winery, the aim is to interfere as little as possible, letting the natural alchemy of fermentation occur spontaneously. As a result, the wines are never fined or filtered; they brim with vibrancy and authenticity, truly capturing the spirit of the land.

Felton Road winery's commitment to crafting extraordinary wines, respecting nature, and honouring time-proven traditions, culminates in a superb portfolio of wines that twine together poetry of the grape and the whisper of nature into every bottle. It is, indeed, a must-visit for any discerning wine enthusiast or those seeking a taste of New Zealand's unique flavours, and beauty. Perhaps, come for the wines, but stay for the views;

Whichever way you look at it Felton Road winery proves to be an essential destination for any oenophile.

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