{"product_id":"2023-felton-road-block-2-chardonnay-1","title":"2023 Felton Road Block 2 Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eFelton Road’s 2023 Block 2 Chardonnay is a benchmark expression of Central Otago Chardonnay, combining precision, texture, and site-driven complexity. Sourced from one of the estate’s most admired blocks, it reflects the cool-climate purity and understated power that have made Felton Road a reference point for New Zealand fine wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale straw in the glass, it opens with fresh citrus, white peach, and subtle stone fruit, layered with flinty minerality, gentle spice, and a whisper of hazelnut. On the palate it is focused and elegant, balancing vivid acidity with a supple, finely textured mid-palate and a long, mineral-driven finish.\n\nThe wine has the structure and balance to age gracefully, with its citrus and stone-fruit profile likely to develop greater complexity over the next several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlock 2 comes from Felton Road’s biodynamically farmed vineyards in Bannockburn, Central Otago, where free-draining soils and a cool continental climate help preserve freshness and define the wine’s tension and clarity. The fruit is harvested by hand, with careful vineyard selection and a restrained, precise approach in the cellar to highlight the character of the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Chardonnay works beautifully with roast chicken, grilled lobster, seared scallops, or rich mushroom dishes. Serve chilled, ideally around 10–12°C, and decanting is generally not necessary, though a brief splash in the glass can help the wine open if enjoyed young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFelton Road is one of Central Otago’s most respected producers, known for its pioneering commitment to biodynamic viticulture and its focus on site-specific wines. Over the years, the estate has earned an outstanding reputation for producing some of New Zealand’s finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a style that emphasizes purity, balance, and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felton Road","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251962892625,"sku":"GCW-T-MMUI-23021304","price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2023_Felton_Road_Block_2_Chardonnay.png?v=1783442487","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2023-felton-road-block-2-chardonnay-1","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}