Winery - Neudorf
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Made from young vines, this wine nonetheless boasts a fantastically perfumed nose of flowers, cherries and spice. On the palate, there’s tea and Asian spices, followed by waves of lush cherries. Could use more length to the finish, but lovely. Imported by Epic Wines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Neudorf’s reign as one of NZ’s top Chardonnay producers continues with this effort from its Moutere plantings. Rich melon aromas are bolstered by subtle toasty notes that are more nutty than overtly oaky, then powerful citrus fruit shines on the richly textured palate. Turns nutty again on the extended finish. Drink now–2010. The 2004 will be imported by Epic Wines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lovely scents of toasted hazelnuts, apple and lime set the stage for a top-flight Chardonnay. It’s medium- to full-bodied, round and broad in the mouth, then gains focus on the lime-driven finish. Delicious now, and should hold up well in the cellar for up to six years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Based on old (20–25-year-old) plantings of Pommard clone, this fabulous wine blends savory, spicy scents with floral elements on the nose, then delves deep into black cherries in the mouth. Rich and velvety on the palate, with powerful fruit and the structure to age. One of the best New World Pinots I’ve ever tasted.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This wine might be starting to fade already, as its citrus and nectarine flavors seem to be lacking just a bit in vibrance and intensity. Good, but drink up—or look for the 2007.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This vintage of what can be a stellar wine lacks weight and richness. Intense red-fruit flavors are tinged with compost-y mushroomy, fungal notes that come across earthy and bitter. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Shows that great wines can be made from the 10/5 clone, with lots of dried spice and leather aromas that are balanced on the palate by a rich, sturdy core of ripe cherries. Great persistence on the finish adds another dimension. Imported by Epic Wines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Off alluvial gravel soils that have much in common with Marlborough, this off-dry Riesling features the bright, fruity notes common to the region, combining green apple and citrus aromas and flavors with a lean, chalky texture. Pretty, but not that concentrated. Imported by Epic Wines.
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Neudorf Riesling - 2004
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Not quite as special as the Moutere bottling, but Neudorf’s Nelson Chardonnay, which contains mostly Moutere fruit, is still a standout. Toasty, pineapple aromas are more obvious than those in Moutere, and the wine is slightly less textured but carries more upfront tropical and peach fruit. Ends on a spicy, oaky note. Drink now-2010. Imported by Epic Wines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The 2004 vintage wasn’t all that kind to many Pinot Noir producers at the northern end of NZ’s South Island. Neudorf’s 2004 Nelson bottling shows some herbal, beet-like notes on the nose, and the tannins and acids both have a slightly green edge to them. Still, there’s ample cherry fruit and some mushroomy complexity to round it out.
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