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FELTON ROAD BLOCK 6 CHARDONNAY 2023

Product Code: 5497
Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago
Sub Region: Bannockburn
Style: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Producer: Felton Road Wines

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 14.0%
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Natural: Biodynamic, Certified Organic

Original price was: $86.99.Current price is: $74.99.

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Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Felton Road farms four properties totaling 34 ha in the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago. Block 6 was planted in 1993 and is positioned on a north facing slope immediately south of Block 5 on The Elms vineyard.

Predominantly Mendoza with some Dijon clone 95 Chardonnay from Block 6, was whole bunch pressed, settled overnight and flowed by gravity to barrel in the underground cellar. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in seasoned French oak (only 6% new) was followed by a long and complete malolactic over the spring and summer. After 17 months in barrel (11 months on gross lees) the wine was racked carefully to tank for bottling in late-August 2024. The wine was not fined or filtered.

The higher elevation and north facing slope of Block 6 has again ripened with stone fruit aromas that are exuberant and defining. Peach and nectarine flavours dominate the broad and expansive palate, but are sufficiently contained by a finish of purity and dancing acidity. The depth and length are impressive. Uncomplicated by unnecessary intervention, it’s an accurate and compelling expression of Block 6, Elms Vineyard."

5 Stars & 96/100 Stephen Wong MW, The Real Review, February 2025 (2023 Vintage)
"The standout chardonnay at the Central Otago Spring Release tasting, this wine is getting more refined every year. From the upper part of the Elm’s Vineyard, this is mainly Mendoza clone with some Clone 95. The organic and biodynamically certified fruit is wild-fermented in French oak barriques (only 6% of which are new as Blair Walter does not feel like the wine needs any additional help) and it undergoes a natural, slow malolactic fermentation before resting on lees for 11 months before it is racked clean back into barrel for a further half year. Between this and the Block 2, this is more classical in 2023, with sappy richness. Block 2 is also very good, albeit in a more iconoclastic, floral and pithy, delicate style.

Richer style, lots of lees weight. Very long and reverberating acidity. Spicy, evolving fruit with soft apple/stone-fruit and a complex, layered finish. Pithy minerality."

94/100 Emma Jenkins MW, Decanter, March 2025 (2023 Vintage)
"Felton Road’s Block 6 and Block 2 Chardonnays always provide a lot of pleasure, but the slightly riper, denser Block 6 gets the edge this vintage. Plenty of Meyer lemon, orange zest and white peach, plus wet stone and white flowers. It’s light on its feet with a flowing creaminess, fine texture, good fruit weight and plenty of length. B-Corp & IWCA certified."

93/100 Erin Larkin, RobertParker.com, March 2025 (2023 Vintage)
"Tasted alongside the Block 2, this 2023 Block 6 Chardonnay feels far more cohesive and resolved. Still tropical, and with viscose-like weight in the mouth, the wine evokes words like "exotic," "opulent" and "sophisticated." The wine is nutty and salty and full of flavour, the acidity tucked into the layers of fruit in the mouth. Very good."

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Felton Road Wines epitomises the harmony of organic and biodynamic viticulture with a commitment to quality and sustainability. The Felton Road Pinot Noir Bannockburn showcases their dedication to crafting exceptional wines. This vintage reveals a nose of dark roses and violets, offering a transparent and ethereal character. On the palate, it presents savoury notes with lovely fruits and no hint of New World sweetness. The tannins are firm but not harsh, complemented by subtle herbal tones that add freshness and intrigue. It’s a classic expression from their four Bannockburn vineyards.

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Felton Road’s meticulous approach begins with site selection and organic practices. Their four vineyards in Bannockburn, managed with precision and hand care, contribute to wines that express their terroir authentically. The gravity-flow winery and non-interventionalist winemaking methods preserve the true character of each varietal, making their wines both approachable and age-worthy.