Neudorf Home Block Moutere Chardonnay 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Neudorf
Label Name:
 
Home Block Moutere Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Moutere, Nelson
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Joe Czerwinski) 94 pts (Jun 2021). James Suckling 94 pts (Feb 2020). Cameron Douglas MS 94 pts (Oct 2020). 5%. Sources: specialist & critic reviews

Tasting Note
White peach, pear and citrus with oyster‑shell minerality, toasted grain, hazelnut and subtle leesy/oak spice; silky texture, bright acidity and a long saline, lime-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, pork belly. Asian: sashimi/sushi, miso‑glazed cod, tempura, light Thai or Vietnamese dishes, soy/ginger‑glazed fish.

Production Method
Organically farmed; 100% whole‑cluster press, wild‑yeast barrel fermentation and élevage in French oak (c.15% new); minimal intervention to preserve site purity.

Vineyard Info
Neudorf was founded by Tim and Judy Finn in 1978; a Nelson/Moutere estate famed for low-yield, high-density plantings and sustainable/organic practices producing terroir-driven Chardonnay.