{"product_id":"2026-felton-road-dry-riesling-750ml","title":"2026 Felton Road Dry Riesling 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganic 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFelton Road\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry Riesling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral Otago\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubregion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBannockburn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClosure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRiesling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry still white wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstate-grown fruit from Block 2 of The Elms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic and biodynamic viticulture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-picked and whole-bunch pressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow indigenous-yeast fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-lees ageing for palate texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMandarin, kumquat, melon and peach form a generous fruit profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruit-driven breadth and smooth texture balance the energetic acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLively acidity persists with a sea-spray freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCritic scores and reviews will be updated when available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68007228080430,"sku":"FELRIE26-D","price":45.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2026_Felton_Road_Dry_Riesling_750ml.png?v=1794456521","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2026-felton-road-dry-riesling-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}