Felton Road

You might think that Central Otago winery Felton Road's recognition as one of the greatest New World producers of Pinot Noir would allow owner Nigel Greening and long term winemaker Blair Walter to take their feet off the pedal. Yet their restless hunger and curiosity continues apace. JAMES HALLIDAY

Nigel Greening's Felton Road winery would top most short lists of Central Otago's-and therefore New Zealand's-best Pinot Noir producers. As this vast, diverse viticultural area on the South Island gains stature for its Pinot, Felton Road's bottlings are among the elite. JAMES LAUBE, Wine Spectator

Beginning with meticulous site selection and vineyard design started in 1991, Felton Road's story is one of refusal to compromise. A strict 100% estate policy with fully organic and biodynamic viticulture (Demeter certified) ensures that our fruit arrives at the winery as pure as it can be, while our entire estate comes as close to true sustainability as is possible. A commitment to hands off winemaking: gravity flow, wild yeasts, wild malo, an avoidance of fining and filtration all help preserve the wine's expression of its terroir. The result is Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir which we believe express the authenticity and complexity of our unique vineyards. - Felton Road