2024 Felton Road Dry Riesling

Outstanding & 96 Points - Cameron Douglas MS (Master Sommelier)
Aromatic to the point of being pungent, a distinctive bouquet of fresh lemon and apple, there’s a core of minerality and blossoms with a pure fruited drive and taut complexity. Absolutely delicious on the palate with fruit flavours reflecting the bouquet, layers of citrus and some pineapple, white flowers and a very fine leesy layer adding complexity and breadth. Fantastic acid line, a dry, lengthy and well made wine with best drinking from day of purchase through I would urge you to wait till 2027 and use that as a starting point through 2040.

Winery of the Year New Zealand for 2024
Felton Road is the Real Review Winery of the Year New Zealand for 2024.

In seven years, its lowest ranking was sixth. I cannot think of a more deserving winery occupying the top slot. Well done, proprietor Nigel Greening and chief winemaker Blair Walter.

Winery Tasting Note:
A vibrant bouquet of spring flowers, talc and orchard fruits introduces this impressive and commanding wine. Ripe apple and pear abound on the palate, complimented by pink grapefruit and mineral notes. For a dry wine, it’s surprisingly luscious: such is the power of the fruit supporting this crisp and vineyard expressive Riesling. Mature vines, careful farming and respectfully guided to the bottle.