The Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay is a benchmark expression of Central Otago purity and precision. From meticulously farmed, biodynamic estate vineyards in Bannockburn—primarily The Elms, with a touch from Cornish Point—the wine reflects the schist-rich soils and cool climate of the region. Fruit is hand harvested, whole-bunch pressed, and fermented with wild yeasts in seasoned French oak (10% new), followed by full malolactic fermentation and 13 months on lees without fining or filtration. The result is a Chardonnay of clarity and finesse: grapefruit zest, citrus, stone fruit kernel and subtle roasted nuts, carried on fine acid and a seamless, mineral-laced finish. A wine of quiet power and crystalline expression.