2023 Chardonnay, Tiritiri, Neudorf Vineyards, Nelson
Widely regarded as one of New Zealand's absolute masters of the grape, Neudorf has crafted a brilliant 2023 Tiritiri Chardonnay that confidently walks a tightrope of fruit, minerality, and oak. Bright aromas of white peach, ripe nectarine, and candied citrus peel are interwoven with a cool thread of rockpool minerality and a hint of toasted almond. On the palate, it is beautifully shaped-voluminous and generous yet never heavy, carrying a chalky, salivating acidity and a creamy texture from partial malolactic fermentation and lees contact. The finish is remarkably clean, modern, and precise, leaving behind lingering notes of citrus oil and subtle savoury spice.