Neudorf Tiritiri Chardonnay 2019, Nelson

Enticing bouquet with aromas of California peach and sweet meyer lemon, no mistaking the floral layer with fresh wild flowers then a core of minerality and freshness. There’s a leesy soft oak complexity adding depth and allure. On the palate - youthful, tense, ripe and dry. Weighty and nearly full-bodied with a crisp texture and plenty of acidity tempered by flavours of stone fruit and citrus. Fine fruit and wood tannins with a leesy texture. Well made, youthful and complex. best drinking from late 2021 through 2027. RRP $27.00

93 Points

Excellent

Vineyards:

Neudorf Rosie’s Block, Upper Moutere

Flaxmore Vineyard,  Upper Moutere

Kina Beach Vineyard,  Upper Moutere

Variety:

100% Chardonnay

Clonal Selection:

Mendoza, 15, 95, 8021

Hand Harvested:

100%

Soil Type:

Moutere Clay Gravels

Processing:

100% whole bunch press.  No or minimal settling.

Fermentation:

100% wild yeast;  high solid fermentation

Fermentation Vessel:

100% barrel fermentation, 13% new.  French Oak – medium toast

Maturation

10 months on full lees with monthly battonage until start of malo.

Malolatic:

100%