Few New Zealand names command such respect and admiration as Felton Road. A benchmark for the country’s Pinot Noir, the producer’s pioneering approach in the vineyard and beyond has set a new standard for Central Otago winemaking.
Felton Road has been owned and run by Brit Nigel Greening for almost a quarter of a century now, during which time he has pursued a dedicated path to ever-greater quality. We are delighted to welcome Nigel back to the club to host a Friday-night dinner at the end of the month.
Through its adherence to organic and biodynamic farming and a firm focus on individual sites and sustainability, Felton Road has set a new standard for New Zealand Pinot and Chardonnay. Its wines are marked by a fresh, crunchy, spicy nature, with wonderfully complex aromas – bold and generous yet graceful and elegant.
Together with his daughter Nicola, Nigel will present Felton Road’s full range, from its Riesling and Chardonnay to the various single-vineyard Pinots, while outlining its radical action to counter climate change. Join us for what is sure to be an enlightening, uplifting evening.
The menu:
Starter
Steak tartare
Main course
Tournedos Rossini of whole pan-fried fillet, served with red wine jus and smoked bone marrow
Dessert
A selection of British and French cheeses
Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any dietary requirements/allergies.
The wines we will be tasting:
2023 Dry Riesling, Felton Road, Central Otago
2023 Riesling, Bannockburn, Felton Road, Central Otago
2015 Chardonnay, Bannockburn, Felton Road, Central Otago (from magnum)
2021 Chardonnay, Block 2, Felton Road, Central Otago
2021 Chardonnay, Block 6, Felton Road, Central Otago
2021 Pinot Noir, MacMuir, Felton Road, Central Otago
2021 Pinot Noir, Calvert, Felton Road, Central Otago
2017 Pinot Noir, Block 3, Felton Road, Central Otago
2013 Pinot Noir, Block 5, Felton Road, Central Otago (from jeroboam)
Felton Road FINE
Friday 29th November
St. James’s Room
18:30 – Welcome reception
19:00 – Dinner begins
23:00 – Dinner ends
