Felton Road
Block 1 Riesling
Bannockburn
2017
Vintage
Varietal
Riesling
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2020-2028), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2028, with a drinking horizon to 2031.
The ‘17 Block 1 Riesling.
Felton Road Block 1 Riesling 2017 is from Bannockburn, New Zealand.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Bannockburn Riesling should open with lime, green apple and white flowers, with a mineral edge that gives the aroma a cool, precise feel. Expect the 2017 Felton Road bottling to balance lively acidity with a touch of rounded fruit, creating a palate that is both bright and gently textured. Its listed peak reaches 2028 within a window to 2031; the finish should be long and refreshing, carrying citrus into a faint hint of honey.
The 2017 vintage
Felton Road's 2017 Block 1 Riesling comes from Bannockburn, New Zealand.
About Felton Road
Felton Road's Block 1 Riesling comes from Bannockburn, New Zealand.
From the cellar: pair with
Raw oysters with lime vinaigrette
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Thai green curry with jasmine rice
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Roast pork belly with apple compote
The pairing also suits the wine's medium body.
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Frequently Asked
What is Felton Road Block 1 Riesling 2017?
Felton Road Block 1 Riesling 2017 is from Bannockburn, New Zealand.
When should Felton Road Block 1 Riesling 2017 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2018-2031. Within that arc, the peak window is 2020-2028. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Felton Road Block 1 Riesling 2017?
Pair this wine with Raw oysters with lime vinaigrette; Thai green curry with jasmine rice; or Roast pork belly with apple compote.