From the schist soils of Central Otago, this Pinot Noir from Felton Road is a wine of precision and depth, combining ripe fruit with fine structure. Aromas of dark cherry, plum and wild herbs lead into a silky, medium bodied palate with vibrant acidity, refined tannins and a long, savoury finish. Elegant yet concentrated, it pairs beautifully with duck, lamb, game dishes or earthy vegetarian plates.

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Central Otago, New Zealand – Pinot Noir
A premium Pinot Noir: concentrated, silky and finely structured. Ideal for those looking for depth and purity in a New World style.

Felton Road is one of Central Otago’s benchmark estates, known for its meticulous vineyard work and uncompromising focus on quality. Based in Bannockburn, the estate is fully organic and biodynamic, with all fruit sourced from its own vineyards and handled with minimal intervention to preserve site expression.

Winemaking is led by a philosophy of precision and restraint, with gentle extraction and careful use of oak allowing Pinot Noir to show purity, texture and depth. The result is a range of wines that combine New World fruit intensity with a Burgundian sense of structure and finesse, consistently placing Felton Road among New Zealand’s leading producers.

Pinot Noir (100%)

Pinot Noir is one of the world’s most revered red grape varieties, known for its ability to express site with clarity and finesse. Typically showing red and dark cherry fruit, floral notes and subtle earthiness, it is light to medium bodied with fine tannins and bright acidity. Styles range from delicate and aromatic to more structured and concentrated, depending on climate and winemaking approach.

Central Otago - the world’s southernmost wine region, renowned for producing some of New Zealand’s finest Pinot Noir. Its cool climate, high sunshine hours and unique schist soils create wines that combine ripeness with freshness, offering both intensity and elegance.