Bannockburn Riesling 2022 - Felton Road

Felton Road, in Central Otago, New Zealand, the world's southernmost wine region, was bought by Nigel Greening in 2000 and has since been farmed organically and biodynamically. Its vineyards sit in small sheltered pockets surrounded by high, often snow-capped mountains, where hot days, cool nights and long dry autumns create ideal conditions for top Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling.

Bannockburn Riesling 2022 comes from The Elms vineyard: hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed and fermented with wild yeasts, the fermentation is stopped by chilling at the ideal balance of acidity, alcohol and residual sugar (64 g/L), then aged 24 months on fine lees. Just 9.5% ABV, with inviting aromas of almond, apricot kernel and white flowers.