Central Otago · New Zealand
Cornish Point Vineyard
A 25-block site between the Clutha and Kawarau arms of Lake Dunstan. Water and steady airflow reduce frost pressure, while consistent loess-derived soils support predominantly Pinot Noir.
| Producer | Felton Road |
|---|---|
| Local name | Cornish Point |
| Appellation / classification | Central Otago |
| Location | Central Otago, New Zealand |
| Total area | 7.6 ha |
| Elevation | 193–202 m |
| Aspect | Low terrace almost surrounded by Lake Dunstan; rows oriented at 345° to favour morning over hotter afternoon sun. |
| Soils | Manuherikia-series moderately deep fine sandy loams: wind-blown loess over terrace gravels and older silts, with clay and calcium carbonate at depth. |
| Geology | Post-glacial river terrace gravels and silts with loess topsoil. |
| Grape varieties | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay |
| Rootstocks | 101-14, Riparia Gloire, 3309, Own roots |
| Clones / selections | B114, B115, B667, B777, Abel, AM10/5, UCD 5, UCD 6, B95 Chardonnay |
| Planting years / vine age | Planted to vines in 2000. |
| Planting density | 4,040 vines/ha; 2.2m rows and 1.13m vine spacing. |
| Training system | VSP; cane-pruned double Guyot. |
| Row orientation | 345°. |
| Irrigation | Estate irrigation policy: monitored and used only when required. |
| Farming | 100% organic and biodynamic. |
| Certifications | Demeter, BioGro Organic |
| Harvest method | Hand harvested; often among the estate's earliest-picked fruit because of low elevation and lake influence. |
| Data quality | official-source |
| Record updated | 2026-07-18 |
Felton Road estate context
Four estate vineyards in Bannockburn, Central Otago, planted mainly to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling on low-fertility, free-draining soils.
Estate farming: Organic and biodynamic estate viticulture since 2002; hand canopy work and selective hand picking.
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FELTON ROAD Cornish Point Pinot Noir
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Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir
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Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir, Central Otago
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Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir, Central Otago
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Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir, Central Otago
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Source provenance
official · accessed 2026-07-18
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