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2023 Tiritiri Chardonnay, Neudorf Your Store

2023 Tiritiri Chardonnay, Neudorf

Nelson, New Zealand

“Sunlight on Stone”

This is Chardonnay walking that fine, confident line between generosity and restraint. The 2023 Tiritiri opens with white peach, nectarine and lemon zest, woven together with a cool thread of rockpool minerality and a whisper of toasted almond. The aromatics feel bright and precise, fruit and flint sharing equal space.

On the palate, it is beautifully shaped. Lees contact brings layered texture and gentle creaminess, while careful oak integration, just 10 % new French barrel, adds polish without dominance. Partial malolactic fermentation keeps the wine fresh and modern, giving it volume without softness. It feels generous but never heavy, the acidity pulling everything into focus before tapering into a clean, refreshing finish that leaves citrus oil and subtle savoury notes lingering.

For when you want Chardonnay that balances richness with energy.
Pairs with roast chicken, grilled fish, buttery scallops or mushroom pasta.

Producer
Neudorf was founded in 1978 by Tim and Judy Finn, pioneers of the Nelson wine scene and early champions of sustainable winegrowing in New Zealand. Today, their daughter Rosie works alongside winemaker Todd Stevens and viticulturalist Stef Brockley to continue the estate’s focus on thoughtful farming and precise winemaking. Tiritiri, meaning to grow, cultivate or share in Reo Maori, comes from sun-drenched north-facing slopes near the Home Vineyard. With organically certified estate blocks, solar-powered operations and a commitment to clarity and balance, Neudorf crafts wines that combine approachability with quiet sophistication.

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Chardonnay 100%

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Founded by Tim and Judy Finn (now retired) in 1978 who were pioneers of the Nelson wine industry and Tim Finn was a founding member of Sustainable Winegrowing NZ.

The vineyard is dry-farmed organically on north facing Moutere gravels, and their ethos of minimal intervention extends into the winery.

Their daughter Rosie Finn carries on the family tradition in the role of Sales & Marketing/Director together with winemaker/GM Todd Stevens and viticulturalist Stef Brockley.

Neudorf is regarded as one of the country’s top small wineries with an enviable reputation for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

The focus is on sustainability with the winery run on solar power aided by the fact that Nelson has some of the longest sunshine hours in New Zealand. All estate owned blocks are organically certified and the old vines are dry farmed.

““One of the most distinctive, consistent and complex pinot noir wines made in New Zealand.” – James Suckling.com

“One of New Zealand’s most admired producers. Tim and Judy Finn have a great track record.” – Jancis Robinson MW

“Nelsons Rockstar Producer’ Bob Campbell MW

No or minimal settling of the must and fermentation using partial wild yeast with a high proportion of solids in French oak barrels, 10% new. The wine was matured for 10 months in barrel on full lees with monthly battonage until the start of malolactic fermentation which occurred in the Spring, allowing only part of the wine to undergo malolactic.

Country
New Zealand

Grape
Chardonnay

Producer
Neudorf

Region
Nelson, South Island

Size
750ml

Vintage
2023

Types
White Wine