The debut 2013 vintage (5*) is a single-vineyard wine, estate-grown at Upper Moutere. Harvested ‘from the first 25 rows of our Neudorf Home Block’, it was fermented in tanks, rather than barrels, then matured on its yeast lees for 10 months in old oak puncheons. A wine of real substance, it is tight, youthful and minerally, in a very lightly oaked, ‘Chablis’ style with substantial body and deep, citrusy, mealy flavours. A thought-provoking wine, it’s definitely not brash, but shows strong personality.
Details
Type: White Wines
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2013
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★★ – 5 Stars
Price: $33 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: V+
Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2015
The overall rating for quality is Tentative, as Michael has only reviewed a small number of vintages of this particular wine.