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Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
“Felton Road farms four properties totaling 34 ha in the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago. Block 1 is a north facing slope immediately west of Block 3 on The Elms vineyard. It consists of the same Waenga soils (deep silt loams) as Block 3 and starkly contrasts the schist gravel soils of our Riesling in Blocks 2 and 4.
Riesling from Block 1 was carefully hand-picked on April 14 followed by whole bunch pressing. The juice was settled for 3 days followed by a 3 week fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The fermentation was stopped by chilling to balance the high natural acidity with residual sweetness of 63g/L, resulting in the low alcohol of 9.0%. The wine rested on fine lees with minimal processing (no fining or cold stabilisation) before bottling in early-September to highlight the delicate Riesling characters.
A nose that bursts with Central Otago apricots and sunshine. The heavy silt soils of Block 1 provide texture and depth through the middle, making it difficult to separate the intense flavours of apricot nectar from the residual sugar. It’s an all-embracing package, that while appearing rich and powerful, is refreshingly light on its feet (9.0% alc). As expressive and exalted as we’ve ever seen.”
5 Stars & 98/100 Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, February 2024 (2023 Vintage)
“Fine-boned riesling with lime/citrus and wildflower aromas together with impressive purity and power. This really is a thoroughbred riesling that can be enjoyed upon release or carefully cellared for 20-30 years.”
