Felton Road

Bannockburn Chardonnay

9.172 ratings
9.320 pro ratings
Bannockburn, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

White florals, citrus notes verging on white peach. These same notes extend through to the palate with Medium minus acid finishing with a saline note. Very moreish. There should be a bigger fuss made on the excellence of New Zealand Chardonnay which can be world class. Just the right amount of acid for short term cellaring. Thoroughly delicious.

White florals, citrus notes verging on white peach. These same notes extend through to the palate with Medium minus acid finishing with a saline note. Very moreish. There should be a bigger fuss made on the excellence of New Zealand Chardonnay which can be world class. Just the right amount of acid for short term cellaring. Thoroughly delicious.

Mar 20th, 2023
Bob McDonald

One of the Wines of the day for me. Thanks Leo. I don’t normally drink much Central Otago Chardonnay (usually buying the Pinot Noir) but this was brilliant. A certain amount of sulphidic funk together with lees stirring makes for a complex nose. Medium to full bodied with excellent balance between the fruit and mineral elements. Superb. Must seek out in the future.

One of the Wines of the day for me. Thanks Leo. I don’t normally drink much Central Otago Chardonnay (usually buying the Pinot Noir) but this was brilliant. A certain amount of sulphidic funk together with lees stirring makes for a complex nose. Medium to full bodied with excellent balance between the fruit and mineral elements. Superb. Must seek out in the future.

May 7th, 2018
H
8.8

Nice mellow chardonnay with a decent backbone.

Nice mellow chardonnay with a decent backbone.

Mar 18th, 2016
Ann Altman

Wine Manager Young's

9.0

Night two with Felton Road

Night two with Felton Road

Apr 18th, 2015
Alex Alvärëz

Luxurious, creamy, with hints of butterscotch and hazelnuts. Singing acid keeps the weight in check. Incredibly well-made wine.

Luxurious, creamy, with hints of butterscotch and hazelnuts. Singing acid keeps the weight in check. Incredibly well-made wine.

Feb 10th, 2015
Punky Mahle

Loved this in NZ even better at home

Loved this in NZ even better at home

Apr 7th, 2014
Cassandra Etter

Rod selection. Not a normal Chardonnay — oak nose but fruity mouth

Rod selection. Not a normal Chardonnay — oak nose but fruity mouth

Feb 25th, 2023
Erika Turner

Viscous

Viscous

Jun 7th, 2020
Makoto Someya

Clear taste. Balanced with acidity, fruitiness, citrus but not too much. Herby 2017 @1170(1800), Eva - No, 200314-200317

Clear taste. Balanced with acidity, fruitiness, citrus but not too much. Herby 2017 @1170(1800), Eva - No, 200314-200317

Mar 14th, 2020
Ben Mar

Moose. Amr wants you to see this. It’s great

Moose. Amr wants you to see this. It’s great

Dec 7th, 2019