Neudorf 'Home Block' Chardonnay from Nelson, New Zealand, is a benchmark wine that speaks of both its heritage and the unique terroir of the South Island. Crafted from estate-grown, organically certified vineyards in the renowned Moutere clay-gravel soils, Neudorf's Home Block Chardonnay is made with an uncompromising commitment to sustainability and quality. With careful dry farming, hand harvesting, and minimal intervention in the winery, this elegant Chardonnay captures the essence of its exceptional site. Winemaking is minimalist yet precise, utilising wild yeast fermentation in French oak and extended lees contact to build complexity and texture, resulting in a wine that seamlessly balances power, purity, and sophistication.
Tasting Notes
Appearance:
Pale gold in the glass, with an inviting clarity and a delicate sheen that hints at the wine's finesse and depth.
Nose:
A beautifully layered bouquet opens with evocative notes of oyster shell and subtle flint, underscored by roasted cashew and a gentle touch of fine French oak. Fresh citrus and white stone fruits are elegantly intertwined, lending both aromatic lift and complexity.
Palate:
The palate is richly textured yet strikingly pure, showcasing Neudorf's signature restraint. Creamy cashew, bright citrus and mineral notes from the clay-gravel soils create a harmonious interplay, while delicate oak influence adds layers of spice and toasted nut. Wild fermentation and ageing on lees provide a creamy mouthfeel, balanced effortlessly by lively acidity.
Finish:
A lingering, sophisticated finish draws out savoury, saline minerality, beautifully offset by a gentle whisper of oak and lingering fresh fruit. Poised and refined, this is a wine of pedigree designed to evolve gracefully in bottle, maintaining allure and vibrancy throughout.
