Felton Road
Block 2 Central Otago Chardonnay
Central Otago, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
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, 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.
Photos of; the Felton Road property and my walk of it with owner Nigel Greening.
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, 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.
Photos of; the Felton Road property and my walk of it with owner Nigel Greening.
Maybe the best chard I have had, jumps out of the glass, aromatic and on the palate quite smooth and silky but still got enough acidity to balance it out. Honeysuckle, melon and some peaches. Really lovely
Maybe the best chard I have had, jumps out of the glass, aromatic and on the palate quite smooth and silky but still got enough acidity to balance it out. Honeysuckle, melon and some peaches. Really lovely
Apr 7th, 2026