Neudorf Home Block Moutere Pinot Noir 2022
Volume: 750ml
Wine for thoughtful consideration and firelight. 95 Points.” Shanteh Wale, Halliday Wine Companion AUS
Nelson lends itself to sophisticated, savoury Pinot Noir. Pinot for cool nights and roaring fires, leather couches and interesting conversation. This is a gentle and graceful Pinot. Vanilla, violets and pink peppercorns are woven together with notes of pomegranate, blueberries and soft acidity. Fine, cocoa-like tannins tie this wine together with elegance and purity. There are seductive, brooding, earthy, visceral nuances throughout this Moutere Pinot. It’s Autumnal and crunchy which keeps it refreshing and restrained. Stylish, refined and intelligent this Pinot doesn’t need anything but would be spectacular with rare venison back strap that has barely kissed a very hot BBQ.
Wine Ratings
95
James Halliday
95
Cameron Douglas MS, NZ
95
The Real Review NZ
Winemaking
Site: Home Block – Upper Moutere, Nelson
Aspect: 60m Elveation, North Facing
Soil Type: Moutere Clay Gravels
Soil Composition: Clay Loam, with small pebbles in upper horizon.
Vineyard Established: 1978
Farming: Dry Farmed, Organic (Biogro: #5438)
Variety: 100% Pinot N oir
Clonal Selection: 777, 5, 667
Hand Harvested: 100%
Fermentation: 100% Wild Yeast
Fermentation Vessel: 100% open top fermentation – peak temperature of 32 C
Cap Management: Hand plunge (pigeage) 2 times daily
Oak Management: 100% French Oak – 20% new
Maturation: 10 months in oak then racked and blended.
Malolactic: 100% natural spring malo