Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2023
New Zealand
Single Price:
£26.90
Mixed 6 Price:
£24.90
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Description
In a nutshell:
If you fancy a Chardonnay with a touch of class and a reputation that precedes it, this North Island gem is like discovering a cherished old book - familiar, comforting, with a complexity that rewards a closer read.
The lowdown:
A Chardonnay that'll hold its own alongside anybody. There's a flicker of smoke, a touch of flint, yet all the while ripe stone fruit peeks through. Made with grapes from six different Kumeu vineyards, all hand-harvested, this isn't your ordinary Chardonnay. Whole bunches are pressed gently into barrels, then left to do their magic for nearly a year. The result? A well-rounded wine, full in the mouth without being heavy-handed. It's clever without being showy, delightful without being overly sweet - a quietly impressive wine.
The Producer:
Kumeu River Wines is a New Zealand legend, crafting world-class Chardonnay instead of the country's famed Sauvignon Blanc. Founded in 1944 near Auckland by Croatian immigrant Maté Brajkovich, it's now run by his son Michael (New Zealand's first Master of Wine) and siblings. They offer a warm, family welcome at the cellar door. While their Auckland location presents land-cost challenges, they're expanding to Hawkes Bay. Alongside Chardonnay, they've recently found success with Alsatian-style Pinot Gris and a delightful Chardonnay/Pinot Noir sparkler. This is a family-driven operation focused on quality, not flash.
When to drink:
A generous but elegant white to savour with creamy seafood dishes or a comforting mushroom risotto.
If you fancy a Chardonnay with a touch of class and a reputation that precedes it, this North Island gem is like discovering a cherished old book - familiar, comforting, with a complexity that rewards a closer read.
The lowdown:
A Chardonnay that'll hold its own alongside anybody. There's a flicker of smoke, a touch of flint, yet all the while ripe stone fruit peeks through. Made with grapes from six different Kumeu vineyards, all hand-harvested, this isn't your ordinary Chardonnay. Whole bunches are pressed gently into barrels, then left to do their magic for nearly a year. The result? A well-rounded wine, full in the mouth without being heavy-handed. It's clever without being showy, delightful without being overly sweet - a quietly impressive wine.
The Producer:
Kumeu River Wines is a New Zealand legend, crafting world-class Chardonnay instead of the country's famed Sauvignon Blanc. Founded in 1944 near Auckland by Croatian immigrant Maté Brajkovich, it's now run by his son Michael (New Zealand's first Master of Wine) and siblings. They offer a warm, family welcome at the cellar door. While their Auckland location presents land-cost challenges, they're expanding to Hawkes Bay. Alongside Chardonnay, they've recently found success with Alsatian-style Pinot Gris and a delightful Chardonnay/Pinot Noir sparkler. This is a family-driven operation focused on quality, not flash.
When to drink:
A generous but elegant white to savour with creamy seafood dishes or a comforting mushroom risotto.
Details
| Categories | Wine / White Wine / Rich & Rounded Whites |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Grape Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| SKU | KUA718WN |
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