Neudorf Moutere Chardonnay 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Neudorf
Label Name:
 
Moutere Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Nelson (Upper Moutere)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected vintage notes & reviews: James Suckling 94 ; Jamie Goode/Wine Anorak 94; Gary Walsh/Wine Front 94; Bob Campbell MW / The Real Review praise (scores reported in reviews). Highly regarded by international critics and retailers

Tasting Note
Ripe white and yellow stone fruits (peach, apricot), baked apple, hazelnut and brioche with subtle vanilla oak and struck‑flint minerality; creamy texture, bright citrus acidity and a long, savoury finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lemon‑herb chicken, grilled or buttered salmon, lobster, creamy mushroom risotto, pasta with prawns. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, tempura prawns, sushi (fatty cuts), lightly spiced Thai‑style coconut fish curry.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, whole‑cluster/whole‑bunch press; wild‑yeast fermentation in French oak (c.10–15% new), extended lees ageing and natural malolactic fermentation; minimal fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Neudorf Vineyards founded by Tim & Judy Finn (est.1978) in Upper Moutere; vineyards on Moutere clay‑gravel soils; many blocks farmed organically (BioGro) and low‑crop viticulture focused on site expression.