2022 Neudorf Tom's Block Moutere Pinot Noir, Nelson

Pure, ripe, fresh, youthful and engaging bouquet. Aromas of fresh ripe and tart cherry flesh, red currant and stone clay soil scents. The oak layers in a judicious amount with scents of sweet spice and light brown baking spice complexities. Firm, youthful, dry and taut as the wine touches the palate. Flavours mirror the bouquet with red berries and cherry flavours. The minerality and spice qualities remain persistent. A delicious wine with a youthful charm and light floral elegant notes. Best drinking from late 2024 through 2029+.

93 points Cam Douglas MS camdouglasms.com

Rich, savoury pinot with grape stem, cherry, plum, dried herb and mixed spice flavours. Needs time to mellow but the future looks promising. Firmly-structured pinot noir with a backbone of drying tannins 17 JUN 2023 Drink 2023–2035

93 points Bob Campbell MW therealreview.com

Relaxed nose, subtle layers of earthy, floral, red fruit. Complex, a bit muted, but in balance. Poised and comfortable.The nose blossoms gently. The palate has a bright detailed intensity and purity of fruit. Tannins come late but they are firm when they arrive. Some oak tannins, but the grip is largely fruit-derived. Complex, a bit brooding, but with plump fruit. Melts on the palate with red fruit which finishes with a dried ume saltiness, quite savoury! 29 Nov 2023 Drink 2025–2033

92 points Stephen Wong MW therealreview.com

On the nose and through to the palate this wine exudes a particular elegance and grace.Fine and silky tea-like tannins are interwoven with notes of black cherry, raspberry and doris plum. Tom’s natural “Moutereness” keeps the fruit from being overblown, the wine is underpinned with notes of the forest floor, wild mushrooms and a subtle warming spice.Restrained use of oak frames this Pinot brilliantly without demanding the palate and leading into a long and luxurious finish. A red wine of this restraint is begging to be served next to a lean cut of venison or a generous bowl of mushroom risotto laden with parmesan and thyme.