Neudorf Moutere Pinot Gris 2017

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Neudorf
Label Name:
 
Moutere Pinot Gris
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Nelson (Upper Moutere)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Gris
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Bob Campbell MW: 95 points (Five Stars); Raymond Chan: 18. 5/20 (Five Stars); Cameron Douglas MS: 94 points; Nick Stock (JamesSuckling): 92 points; Michael Cooper: Five Stars

Tasting Note
Fresh nashi pear, white stone fruit and honeysuckle with saffron, white pepper and chalky mineral undertones; generous texture, lively acidity and a soft, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast pork, grilled chicken, soft-ripened cheeses, charcuterie, pear tarts. Asian: cardamom-spiced dishes, mild Indian curries (masala), Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, sushi.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, gentle press, wild‑yeast fermentation (stainless steel and neutral puncheon), partial malolactic, light neutral-barrel contact, unfined and sterile filtered.

Vineyard Info
Neudorf Vineyards, founded by Tim & Judy Finn in the late 1970s, farms organic-certified, low-cropping vineyards in Upper Moutere, Nelson, focusing on cool-climate varieties.