Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

If this was poured blind, 95% of all Somm’s would call it Burgundy. For me this is better than white Burgundy as it is far less expensive than Premier Cru or Grand Cu Burgundy and just as good.

A bit tricky to find and this was in the higher $40 range. When I can find it, I generally get six.

Still a bit young, but gorgeous.

Central Otago still had the long even cool climate that is slowly escaping Burgundy, which is key for excellent acidity.

The body round and a touch waxy. Mildly Meyer sour lemons, lime pulp, green apple, some white stone fruit, pineapple, caramel, honey comb, limestone, sea spray, almond sliver’s, butterscotch, caramel, white spice, soft volcanic mineral powder, hints of gun flint, dry river stone, yellow & white flowers, excellent acidity, beautiful structure/tension, endless balance with an elegant finish that lasts 90 seconds and long sets on white spice.

The acidity is off the charts great.

Photos of; the Felton Road property and my walk of it with owner Nigel Greening. — 8 days ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Apricot in color. Soft peach and obeyed notes. On the palate delicate orchard fruit, dried fruit, wet stone, soft fizz, a hit of salinity in the finish. Poised and delicious — 15 days ago

with Bex

Brian Montgomery

9.1

Fruit forward with super clean finish — 2 months ago

with Jessica

Irish MASMS

9.4

Hey, a non mineral unoaked chardonnay
Some sweetness, fruity, grape flavor — 3 months ago

Steve Somermeyer

9.2

Opened a bottle 2 years ago & it was excellent but a bit of tannin bite on finish. Today this bottle retained the fruit aromas & palate feel but it’s finish softened so I found it bit better. — 5 months ago

Paul J

9.6

Held its own versus the 2018 Schrader and 2022 VHR. My friend blind tasted all three, got them all, but it was a struggle. — 7 months ago

Brian Hearty

9.2

2020. I did something I don’t normally do and Googled potential wine pairings for a dish of Pumpkin Tagliatelle with Kale, Autumn Frost Squash, and Lamb Meatballs garnished with Crispy Sage and Brown Butter. AI recommended wines included low tannin/high acid reds, rich Rhône whites, and orange wines. This skin ferment Roussanne paired great! Glad to be getting something beneficial from all of the data centers around here… — 12 days ago

Conrad Green

9.6

From mag. Lucid and limpid. Delicate lime, oyster shells, wet stone, orchard fruit. Gorgeous and balanced. Amazing — 7 days ago

with Bex and Naoko

Paul J

9.6

Nearing the end of Rose season. This always rocks! I love aged Rose. See previous notes on previous vintages. — 3 months ago

with Brooke

Elle Scorcho

9.0

Beautiful wine! On first sip I thought it might be a bit past its prime (it’d been Coravin-ed), but with my spaghetti it’s absolutely incredible (surprisingly). Notes of milk chocolate, subtle raspberry & blackberry, and a smooth ash & tar finish. Gets dustier and drier on its own. — 3 months ago

JKT

9.1

Very nicely aged Cali Chard that balances new world fruit with old world leanness — 5 months ago

Big Wave Dave

9.6

Outstanding block 5. Much more concentration and power than precious vintages. Strawberry, raspberry, pepper, wood spice. The power of the very best from Central Otago but with an elegance.
Really great pinot.
— 5 months ago

David Dorn

9.2

Bug wine and first Tempranillo outside of Spain I’ve had- really good stuff! — 7 months ago

David White

9.2

Well balanced Pinot from Martinborough NZ - deep crimson and quite opaque with blackberries and dark fruit flavours good length and finish. — 4 days ago

Erin Tompkins

9.7

From Nancy’s moving party. Opened for a 46th Birthday celebration. Delicious as always. Slightly more fruity than expected. — 20 days ago

Brian S

9.4

Very well aged Napa Cabernet. — 2 months ago

Des Adams

10

Project pinked Gala wine pull — 3 months ago

Tracy Byrnes

9.1

Vibrant acidity, citrus and melon. Refreshing on a hot summer day! — 4 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Unmistakably Central Otago to my palate. Red plums and raspberries. 20% of the grapes were whole bunch. Also aged in 27% new oak. I must mention Neil Martin’s famous Quote, “ Whenever there is a tasting designed to challenge the supremacy of Burgundy, it is usually Felton Road that is ushered into the ring”. Very much on allocation these days and can be difficult to source. — 5 months ago

Conrad Green

9.7

Spectacular. Fresh with lime, wet stone, incredible poise and delicacy. Just gorgeous — 7 months ago

with Walker and David