Kumeu River is considered one of the best producers of Chardonnay in New Zealand, and this Estate wine is an obvious example.
The Chardonnay blend from the Kumeu vineyards, which plays a significant role in crafting this wine, presents a particularly ripe and peachy flavour profile, making it not only delightful to consume but also possessing the concentration and enduring complexity characteristic of this wine. This Chardonnay is of a refined style and distinguished lineage.
Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay wine manages to impress with the balance between ripe stone fruit notes and well judged oak influence.
Kumeu River 2023 Vintage:
This wine is vibrant and refreshing, offering a crisp, clean profile with notes of minerals and spice complemented by a distinct salty undertone. Aromas of sliced lemons and apples shine through, leading to a medium-bodied palate with a lively, fresh finish. Perfect for enjoying now.
Kumeu River 2023 Awards:
James Suckling – 93/100 points
Kumeu River 2024 Vintage:
The 2024 vintage delivered low yields but exceptional ripening conditions throughout the summer, resulting in a Chardonnay of remarkable richness and concentration, among the finest Estate Chardonnays of the past decade. Fragrant and gently toasty on the nose, the palate is lush and peach-driven, balanced by the signature refreshing acidity that defines the Estate style. Layered and complex, it is already beautifully expressive but promises even greater depth and elegance with age.
Kumeu River 2024 Awards:
Decanter – 94/100 points
Jancis Robinson – 17/20 points
Food pairing suggestion: Classic roast chicken, or a creamy monkfish stew.
Did you know? The owner of Kumeu estates, Michael Brajkovic, was the first New Zealander to become a Master of Wine. When taken over the property from his father, Michael has significantly improved the wine-growing and winemaking processes, that resulted in production of some of the best Chardonnays in the world.
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