Neudorf Rosie’S Block Moutere Chardonnay 2023
Volume: 750ml
A decade ago, Tim & Jude named this block after me and I’m still chuffed to bits. The block is about 1 km from the Home Block on a slightly higher elevation. This Chardonnay is a sibling to what is deemed the keystone in our portfolio – N eudorf Home Block Moutere Chardonnay.
A couple of years ago, a friend and somm described this wine as “the Gucci slippers” of our chardonnay portfolio. Luxurious, smooth, sassy. Recently someone else described this vintage as a dress of European cut, made with New Zealand material. Needless to say – Rosie’s Block Moutere Chardonnay is our fashion statement, and I love that.
Guava, gun flint and lime blossom are elegantly framed by restrained used of oak. There is wonderful weight to the palate -it is a voluptuous wine with marvellous shape and brilliant focus. Long, intricate, sophisticated and somewhat serious. However serious it may be – it is also alluring and flirtatious.
You could say Rosie’s Block is the “Little Black Dress” that every good cellar needs. Perfect for every occasion.
Enjoy with or without food, in the near or far, with friends or family.
Wine Ratings
96
James Suckling
95
Cameron Douglas MS, NZ
Winemaking
Aspect: 90m Elveation, North Facing
site: Rosie’s Block – Upper Moutere, NelsonSoil Type: Moutere Clay Gravels
Soil Composition: Deep sandy loan with clay content (19%). Little stone content.
Vineyard Established: 1999
Farming: Dry Farmed, Organic (Biogro: #5438)
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Clonal Selection: 548, 8021
Hand Harvested: 100%
Harvest: 18th – 22nd March 2023
Processing: 100% whole bunch press. 24 – 48 hour settling
Fermentation: 100% Wild Yeast, High solid fermentation
Fermentation Vessel: 100% barrel fermentation, 15% New French Oak – medium toast
Maturation: 10 months on full lees with monthly battonage until completion of malo, followed by 2 months, on fine lees, in stainless steel tank.
Malolactic: 100% natural spring malo
Fining: None Filtration: Coarse Vegan: Yes