Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $31.44Original NZD 56.00≈ €27.93 · £23.75 | feltonroad.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $43.91Original €39.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2025 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Central Otago
Soil Mostly deep schist gravels across the chardonnay vineyard sites
Harvest Dates 26 March–2 April 2025
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Cornish Point, Calvert and The Elms vineyards
Grape Clone Mendoza, B95, 548 and Monty
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 7% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak7%
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Chardonnay was hand harvested, whole-bunch pressed and settled overnight before the juice moved to French-oak barrels by gravity. Indigenous fermentation was followed by a long, complete indigenous malolactic fermentation and periodic bâtonnage. The wine spent 11 months on full lees and 13 months total in barrel; the oak was mostly seasoned, with 7% new oak. It was neither fined nor filtered.
Certifications BioGro; Demeter
Tasting Notes Citrus blossom, mineral, fresh peach, citrus, white peach, greengage and ethereal florals, with a clean linear finish and gentle salinity.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Region Central Otago
Soil Mostly deep schist gravels across the chardonnay vineyard sites
Harvest Dates Harvest commenced on 23 March 2023
Sites Cornish Point and The Elms vineyards
Grape Clone Mendoza, B95 and B548
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested Chardonnay was whole-bunch pressed and settled overnight before gravity transfer to French-oak barrels. Indigenous fermentation was followed by a long, complete indigenous malolactic fermentation and periodic bâtonnage. The wine spent 11 months on full lees and 13 months total in barrel; the oak was mostly seasoned, with 10% new oak. It was neither fined nor filtered.
Tasting Notes Grapefruit zest, citrus, stone-fruit kernel and roasted nuts, with enlivening acidity, a clean palate and developing length.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Region Central Otago
Harvest Dates 16–24 March 2022
Sites Cornish Point and The Elms vineyards
Grape Clone Mendoza, B95 and B548
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested Chardonnay was whole-bunch pressed and settled overnight before gravity transfer to French-oak barrels. Indigenous fermentation was followed by a long, complete indigenous malolactic fermentation and periodic bâtonnage. The wine spent 11 months on full lees and 13 months total in barrel; the oak was mostly seasoned, with 10% new oak. It was neither fined nor filtered.
Tasting Notes Citrus flowers, elderflower and crushed stone; white peach, citrus, florals and brioche, finishing saline and mineral.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Region Central Otago
Harvest Dates 23 March–4 April 2021
Sites Cornish Point and The Elms vineyards
Grape Clone Mendoza, B95 and B548
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 5% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak5%
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested Chardonnay was whole-bunch pressed and settled overnight before gravity transfer to French-oak barrels. Indigenous fermentation was followed by a long, complete indigenous malolactic fermentation and periodic bâtonnage. The wine spent 11 months on full lees and 13 months total in barrel; the oak was mostly seasoned, with 5% new oak. It was neither fined nor filtered.
Tasting Notes Brioche, almond, peach, vivid citrus and white florals, with a precise linear palate, bright acidity and a saline finish.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Region Central Otago
Soil Mostly deep alluvial schist gravels across the chardonnay vineyard sites
Harvest Dates 27 March–7 April 2020
Sites Cornish Point and The Elms vineyards
Grape Clone Mendoza, B95 and B548
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested Chardonnay was whole-bunch pressed and settled overnight before gravity transfer to French-oak barrels. Indigenous fermentation was followed by a long, complete indigenous malolactic fermentation and periodic bâtonnage. The wine spent 11 months on full lees and 13 months total in barrel; the oak was mostly seasoned, with less than 5% new oak. It was neither fined nor filtered.
Tasting Notes Elderflower, stone fruit, pineapple, baking spice, chalk and stones, with broad concentrated fruit, vivacious acidity and substantial length.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $49.54Original €44.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $43.91Original €39.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $43.91Original €39.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $43.91Original €39.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / — | ≈ $54.32Original CHF 45.00 | realwines.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Felton Road, Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand
Phone
+64 3 445 0885
Email
Owner
Nigel Greening
Cellarmaster
Blair Walter