COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Felton Road
REGION
Central Otago
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Felton Road is a pioneering estate in Central Otago, New Zealand, specifically located in the warm, sheltered sub-region of Bannockburn. Established in 1991, the winery is globally renowned for its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming, certified by Demeter. The Bannockburn Pinot Noir is a benchmark blend of their four estate vineyards (Elms, MacMuir, Calvert, and Cornish Point), representing a masterclass in expressing the unique terroir of this cool-climate, semi-arid region.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€70
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Felton Road has been fully certified biodynamic by Demeter since 2010, managing all vineyards with natural preparations.
Fact 02
The gravity-flow winery design ensures the delicate Pinot Noir grapes are never subjected to mechanical pumping.
Fact 03
The Bannockburn bottling is a blend of four distinct estate vineyards, offering a complete expression of the local terroir.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-picked and gravity-fed into the winery. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with wild yeasts, incorporating around 20-30% whole bunches to add structural complexity and herbal lift. The wine is aged for 11 months in French oak barrels (approximately 25-30% new) from artisan Burgundian coopers. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its natural character and purity of fruit.
