Bannockburn, Chardonnay
    Felton Road

    Bannockburn, Chardonnay,

    Destination

    Felton Road, Bannockburn, Chardonnay, 2019

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Felton Road, Bannockburn, Chardonnay, 2019

    Fruity with a flinty note. Showing both citrus and tropical notes but with bite. Crunchy nectarine flavours combine beautifully with clean, clear sicilian lemons. A really lovely, fresh but ripe acidity, a touch of stone and a faint but not disturbing spice note together with a lick of pineapple. Engaging, smooth rich fruit garlanded by a bright, persistent freshness. A blend of mixed Chardonnay clones including the famous Mendoza clone. Aged in 5% new oak for 13 months.

    ABV:
    13%
    90/100
    Rebecca Gibb, Vinous
    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.
    Date Reviewed:
    11/2020
    Drinking Window:
    2020 - 2023

    specifications

    country:
    New Zealand
    region:
    Central Otago
    Appellation:
    Central Otago
    Producer:
    Felton Road
    style:
    White Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Chardonnay
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.