Neudorf Moutere Pinot Noir 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Neudorf
Label Name:
 
Moutere Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Nelson (Upper Moutere)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 90 pts (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Dec 2015); Cameron Douglas MS 4. 5 stars; widely reviewed by international retailers and critics (typical scores for nearby vintages range 90–93)

Tasting Note
Bright dark-red cherry and raspberry with plum, violet and cedar; savory earth, light spice and sous-bois. Medium-plus acidity, fine-grained medium tannins, plush mid-palate and a long, spicy mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu or hoisin pork, miso-glazed fish, shiitake/soy-braised vegetables.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; partial whole-bunch inclusion; indigenous yeast fermentation; matured ~11–12 months in French oak (≈25–30% new); minimal intervention and fining.

Vineyard Info
Founded 1978 by Tim & Judy Finn in Upper Moutere (Nelson). Family-run, dry-farmed, low yields and regenerative practices. Renowned for age-worthy Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.