A wine of stature, history and elegance.

A combination unchanged of mature vines, cool climate, ancient soils and elegant winemaking. Neudorf Home Block Moutere Chardonnay paints in intricate detail why this site has an international reputation.

Classically, notes of oyster shell, cashew nuts and gentle oak are gracefully intertwined and come to a crescendo of complex purity. Although powerful, Home Block Moutere Chardonnay imbodies restraint, poise and longevity.

Timeless.

This chardonnay is the sound of a Jaguar on the open road, the feeling slipping into a tailored jacket, the rush of a first date and the familiarity of laughing with good friends. It is in equal measure seductive, alluring, intelligent, modern and sophisticated.

Cellar with absolute confidence, drink with pleasure.

Site: Home Block - Upper Moutere, Nelson

Aspect: 60m Elevation, 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% Chardonnay

Clonal Selection: Mendoza

Hand Harvested: 100%

Seasonal Detail: A dry start to the season
followed by a wetter than normal November. A
welcome change to early summer and autumn
where we experienced drier and warmer months
(December - April). Minor rain events ensured
canopies stayed "refreshed" before a trouble-free
harvest period. A generous season producing
wines of volume and precision.

Harvest: 16th & 23rd 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
3 months, on fine lees, in stainless steel tank.

Malolactic: 100% natural spring malo

Fining: None Filtration: Coarse Vegan: Yes

Bottling Analysis: 13.5% Ale, 3.18 pH, 7 .2 g/L
TA, Dry

Full Bottle Weight: 1,165 g