Felton Road 2023 Block 2 Chardonnay

November 2024 – Jancisrobinson.com, Julia Harding MW – 17.5 points Smells a little richer than the Bannockburn but still restrained and elegant. Creamy, caressing texture suggesting old or big barrels. Freshness and finesse married and a finely grained texture. Tight and mouth-watering. GV (JH) 14%, Drink 2025 – 2033 November 2024 – JamesSuckling.com, James Suckling – 96 points Mineral-driven aromas of flint, green apples, lemon peel, crushed river stones and lime blossoms. The palate is light-to medium-bodied with a laserlike acidity and underlying power, giving notes of pears, orange peel and tangerines. High-energy and craftily constructed with layers of flavour and mineral tension. Excellent. Drink or hold. Screw cap. November 2024 – The Real Review, Stephen Wong MW – 95 points Pithy, floral, chamomile, restrained. Plush, pillowy texture on the mid-palate with ripe apple stone-fruit, a hint of spice and a zingy sherbet finish. A more delicate and restrained, pithy, herbal style designed for ageing. Drink: 2025 – 2036

An enticing nose of lemon and elderflower blossom, citrus notes and crushed stones, sets the scene for this vineyard expressive Chardonnay. It’s all about the schist soils, the ideal growing season, carefully guided and gently raised, rather than winemaking. The harmoniously integrated acidity tightens the core, giving length and focus. A classic Block 2 that speaks eloquently to its usual fine and elegant style. 

Central Otago, New Zealand

14%

2023

750mL

November 2024 – Jancisrobinson.com, Julia Harding MW – 17.5 points
Drink 2025 – 2033 November 2024 – JamesSuckling.com, James Suckling – 96 points .
November 2024 – The Real Review, Stephen Wong MW – 95 points