Neudorf
Winery
Tim Finn and his wife Judy founded
their Neudorf vineyard (pronounced Noydorf) in
the Moutere Hills in the late 1970s. Tim¡¯s complex,
thoughtfully constructed Chardonnays are among
the most Montrachet-like in Australasia. All Neudorf¡¯s
wines share an affinity for texture, density and
balance and are the result of brilliantly conceived
grape growing.
Neudorf is the jewel in Nelson¡¯s vinous crown.
According to Tom Stevenson's Wine Report 2009,
it is *New Zealand's greatest wine producer*.
This UK publication has listed Neudorf in the
top 10 New Zealand wineries for several few years,
before finally ranking it at Number One in his
2009 report.
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Neudorf
Chardonnay Moutere 2009
Fine white gold in color. On the palate rich and poised with lovely balance. Very creamy smooth and elegant. The weight is not overt or punchy but gently enveloping and the wine finishes with citrus notes and a biscuit crumbs or perhaps praline. The gardeners among you will know the smell of magnolias or michelias at night – tropical, musky and sweet. Subtle and very memorable.After the wine has flowed over the palate the length becomes apparent and the attenuated finish leaves a delicious taste memory.
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Neudorf
Chardonnay Nelson 2008
The mineral in this Chardonnay weaves and
entwines around sweet nectarine fruits, and
tangelo skins. The shape is that of a tear
drop - round and full up front passing through
a lovely textured mid palate to a zingy attenuated
finish. It is a wine of elegance, the ¡°little
black dress¡± of Chardonnay and it owes more
than a passing glance to France and the finesse
of the old world.
One of Jancis Robinson's Favorite
Chardonnay from New Zealand |
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Neudorf Moutere Pinot Gris 2010
Soft white gold colour. Uplifting Winter Cole Pears on the nose. A sweet fruit entry of delicious crunchy nashi and white peach, balanced with refreshing acid. Good long finish with marmalade phenolics and honey- comb complexity, giving structure to the wine. Intense peach and bold quince notes. The wine as a whole is well balanced, complete and already showing a sense of purpose and place.
“ Neudorf is one of the most admired producers of New Zealand Pinot Gris.” Jancis Robinson
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Neudorf
Riesling Brightwater 2009
Citrus zest and lemon curd on the nose with an undercurrent of deep minerals. This gives the wine a strong “sense of place” – the gravel-threaded soils of Brightwater carry right through to your glass. A fine linear wine with delicate lifted character |
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Neudorf
Pinot Noir Moutere 2008
Youthful, purple hue in the glass with a complex
nose of cracked pepper, dark summer berries,
black cherry and chocolate, combined with
visceral, earthy characters, dried wild herbs
and excellent but unobtrusive supporting oak.
¡°Neudorf¡¯s
Moutere Pinot Noir has cult status. It has
the depth, complexity and silkiness that makes
you think of a top flight Volnay¡±
¡ªWall Street Journal |
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