2023 Neudorf Tom's Block Moutere Pinot Noir, Nelson

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. A soft layer of wood smoke with baking spice moments then a fruit spice layers in breadth and depth to a fresh vibrant bouquet. A dry wine with moderate weight touches the palate first then a flourish of red fruit flavours, rose and wood spices follow adding complexity and power. A slightly lighter weighted wine that has complexity and texture. Tannins have a fine grainy feel and acidity carries flavour and crispness throughout the palate. Well made, still very youthful, an excellent food wine choice with best drinking from mid to late 2025 through 2030+.

93 points Cameron Douglas MS camdouglams.com

Mid-ruby. A layered, vertical nose with smoky oak enclosing a core of red fruit. A whiff of something herbal. Plush and concentrated on the palate with a burst of acidity and woody tannins which wrap around the tongue. The melting coulis of fruit in the core is hidden under oak at the moment, but will be accessible in a year or two. Not a wine which needs a long slumber in the cellar as it is quite generous 23 APR 2024 Drink 2025–2036

93 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 pallet 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.