Neudorf, Rosie's Block Chardonnay, Nelson, New Zealand, 2017

There's always something earthy and savoury about Neudorf's Chardonnays, and Rosie's Block - named after founders Tim and Judy Finn's daughter - is an excellent value alternative to its Moutere Chardonnay. Grown on the Moutere clay gravels and wild-fermented in barrel (15% new), the result is a round, creamy, mid-weight Chardonnay offering spiced apples with subtle hints of hazelnut and flint. There's a slice of lemon-fresh acidity which brings a brightness to the medium-length finish.