# Bannockburn Chardonnay (2022)

- **Producer:** Felton Road Wines
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Central Otago, New Zealand
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €49
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, lemon, apple blossom, peach, elderflower, toasted bread, sour cream, brioche, almond, hazelnut

## About this wine

The Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay 2022 is a single-varietal Chardonnay from the Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago, New Zealand. Produced by Felton Road Wines, the estate is committed to 100% organic and biodynamic farming practices. The grapes are sourced primarily from The Elms vineyard, with a small contribution from Cornish Point, grown in deep schist gravel soils. This approach aims to capture the essence of the unique vineyard sites.

## Interesting facts

- Certified organic and biodynamic by Demeter and BioGro.
- Uses 100% estate-grown fruit, with a small percentage from Cornish Point vineyard.
- Fermented with native yeasts in French oak barrels.
- Bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its natural character.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and subtle minerality cut through richer dishes, while its creamy texture and fruit notes complement a range of proteins and sauces. The balance of richness and tension makes it versatile for both lighter and more substantial fare.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay 2022 begins with whole bunch pressing, with the juice transferred to barrel by gravity. Fermentation is carried out using native yeasts in French oak barrels, with a small proportion of new oak. The wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged for 11-13 months on lees, with periodic stirring. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered.