Neudorf Moutere Chardonnay 2006

I'm going to stick with the draft copy of my notes despite their being fairly syntax-less.

Acacia and roast almond or nougat with citrus on the nose. A coil of acid around the warmth of the fruit, persistent and poised. Still tight even though open since yesterday. A well regarded chardonnay that is definitely not yet showing at its best. Not glowing and not yet luminous. Still quite shy and only hinting at the creamy, depth of flavour it's sure to gain....

Last night as I tried to ferrit out flavours I resorted to trying other wines to give my nose and palate a break from searching for nuances in a wine the was acting like a steel trap. It didn't work but it did highlight the bugeoning complexity of the Neudorf Moutere, especially tasted against the Te Awa Sauvignon Blanc 2006 which in contrast smelt and tasted like Tropical Raro.

Interesting.