A decade ago, Tim & Jude named this block after me and I’m still chuffed to bits. The block is about 1km from the Home Block on a slightly higher elevation. This Chardonnay is a sibling to what is deemed the keystone in our portfolio - Neudorf Home Block Moutere Chardonnay.
A couple of years ago, a friend and somm described this wine as “the Gucci slippers” of our chardonnay portfolio. Luxurious, smooth, sassy. Recently someone else described this vintage as a dress of European cut, made with New Zealand material. Needless to say - Rosie’s Block Moutere Chardonnay is our fashion statement, and I love that.
Guava, gun flint and lime blossom are elegantly framed by restrained used of oak. There is wonderful weight to the palate - it is a voluptuous wine with marvellous shape and brilliant focus. Long, intricate, sophisticated and somewhat serious. However serious it may be - it is also alluring and flirtatious.
You could say Rosie’s Block is the “Little Black Dress” that every good cellar needs. Perfect for every occasion.