2026 Felton Road Dry Riesling 750ml

Overview

The 2026 Felton Road Dry Riesling balances generous fruit with unusually vibrant acidity. It comes from Block 2 of The Elms vineyard in Bannockburn, Central Otago, an east-facing site with deep schist gravels and a thin covering of loess.

Organic and biodynamic farming, hand harvesting and restrained handling preserve the distinction of this estate-grown Riesling. Its dry style combines a rounded texture with a brisk, saline edge.

Vintage & Winemaking

A cool summer and extended ripening were followed by warmer March weather, with Riesling harvested on 22–24 April. Whole-bunch-pressed fruit fermented with indigenous yeasts over seven weeks, finishing at 7g/L residual sugar. Fine-lees ageing built texture before bottling in August without fining or cold stabilisation.

Product Highlights

• Estate-grown fruit from Block 2 of The Elms.
• Organic and biodynamic viticulture.
• Hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed.
• Slow indigenous-yeast fermentation.
• Fine-lees ageing for palate texture.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Mandarin, kumquat, melon and peach form a generous fruit profile.

Palate

Fruit-driven breadth and smooth texture balance the energetic acidity.

Finish

Lively acidity persists with a sea-spray freshness.

Food Pairing

We suggest freshly shucked oysters, grilled prawns, steamed fish with ginger, chicken with lemon and herbs, or a crisp fennel and apple salad. Keep seasoning delicate enough to let the wine's fruit and freshness remain distinct.

Serving Temperature: 8–10°C.

Cellaring Potential

Keep bottles cool and away from light. For serving, avoid excessive chilling and allow the wine to open gradually in the glass so that its fruit and texture can emerge alongside the acidity.

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