At the top of South Island; sheltered by the Tasman Mountains from prevailing westerlies, creating one of New Zealand's sunniest climates. Clay and gravelly loam soils; Waimea Plains and the higher Moutere Hills providing contrasting terroirs. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling all succeed. More textural and tropical than Marlborough Sauvignon; Pinot Noir more structured.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Excellent Nelson season; Moutere clay delivered Chardonnay of outstanding complexity and mineral precision |
| 2021 | — | Outstanding vintage; Neudorf Moutere wines from 2021 considered benchmark expressions of Nelson's potential |
| 2020 | — | Good growing season; Chardonnay and Pinot Noir both impressive; biodynamic vines showed resilience |
| 2019 | — | Classic Nelson vintage; dry and warm; Moutere Chardonnay from this year ageing beautifully with golden complexity |
| 2018 | — | Variable conditions; Moutere clay drainage proved advantageous; Neudorf maintained quality despite challenges |
| 2017 | — | Good vintage; Nelson's sunshine hours particularly high; Chardonnay tropical fruit balanced by clay mineral |
| 2016 | — | Superb Nelson vintage; Neudorf Moutere Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from 2016 considered finest of the decade |