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The week, we sit down with Blair Walter, the acclaimed winemaker behind Felton Road, one of New Zealand’s most celebrated producers of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling. From the rolling vineyards of Central Otago to the precision of the winery, Blair shares his journey, winemaking philosophy, and the delicate balance between nature, terroir, and craft. We dive into Felton Road’s organic and biodynamic practices, the art of minimal intervention, and what just makes Felton Road so special and unique.

Winning the 2024 and recently the 2025 Real Review New Zealand Best Winery is no mean feat. It is an insightful look at Blair, Bannockburn, Felton Road land and terroir, and the focus, diligence, and knowing how to let the land speak through the wine. The wines supporting our chat was:
·         2023 Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay
·         2023 Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir
·         2023 Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noit

Listen in and subscribe to  ⁨@TheWinedUp⁩ and comment below on what is your favourite Felton Road wine? What were your biggest takeaways from our chat?

Chapters:

0:00 Preview
0:56 Intro
1:52 Ice Breaker Questions with Blair Walter from Felton Road
5:27 Blair Walter’s wine journey
9:00 2023 Felton Road Bannockburn Chardonnay
13:02 Organic and Biodynamics
16:50 The Felton Road Non Negotiables
18:16 2023 Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir
19:29 The Felton Road wine philosophy
25:52 2023 Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noir
27:26 The Felton Road vineyard personalities
32:29 The future of Felton Road
34:21 Conclusion \ Wrap Up

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