Neudorf Tom’S Block Moutere Pinot Noir 2023
$82.00
Volume: 750ml
“This sets np the Nendorf pinot scene with great expectations. Trilling.” – Shanteh Wale, Halliday Wine Companion AUS
The joy of Pinot Noir is its consistent evolution. Working with newer clones has changed the shape of material at hand for winemaker Todd Stevens. As these additions to the Pinot vineyards settle down, we see a more fragrant, more supple wine in our glass. This wine is what Neudorf Pinot is all about.
Cocoa powder tannins are interwoven with notes of summer beries, warm spices and seductuve leather. Tom’s natural “Moutereness” offers a sophisticated restraint, keeping this lush and moreish wine beautifully balanced. Thoughtful use of oak frames this Pinot brilliantly without commanding the expereince, leading into a long, valvet finish.
This wine is generous without ever being overt which makes it the ultimate food wine. BBQ’d venison, wild mushroom risotto, a hunk of parmesan or a rare but personal favourite – beef tallow brownies.
This pinot will cellar with grace and poise.
“There’s no mistaking the sense of place when first nosing this wine, scents of clay and stones then red fruits of plum and cherry.” – Cameron Douglas
Availability: 60 in stock
Wine Ratings
92
Bob Campbell
93
Cameron Douglas MS, NZ
Winemaking
Site: Neudorf Tom’s Block – Upper Moutere, Nelson
Aspect: 60m – 70m Elveation, North Facing
Soil Type: Moutere Clay Gravels
Soil Composition: Clay Loam, with small pebbles in upper horizon.
Vineyard Established: 1991
Farming: Dry Farmed, Organic (Biogro: #5438)
Variety: 100% Pinot N oir
Clonal Selection: 777, 5, 667, 115, Abel
Hand Harvested: 100%
Harvest: 17th – 27th March 2023
Processing: Fruit chilled, sorted and 100% destemmed.
Fermentation: 100% Wild Yeast
Fermentation Vessel: 100% open top fermentation – peak temperature of 32 C
Cap Management: Hand plunge (pigeage) 2 times daily
Oak Management: 100% French Oak – 20% new
Maturation: 10 months in oak then racked and blended.
Malolactic: 100% natural spring malo