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2021 Kumeu River, Estate Chardonnay, Kumeu, New Zealand

  • White
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Chardonnay
Ready, but will improve
Product: 20218008251
2021 Kumeu River, Estate Chardonnay, Kumeu, New Zealand

Description

The Estate Chardonnay built Kumeu River's reputation long before the single vineyards are available and you can clearly see why. The nose is fragrant with citrus, blossom and a buttery richness that belies the relative lightness on the palate. There is a firm texture and racy acidity that is balanced by a concentration of fruit; white pear, lemon zest, peach and a hint of something tropical. There is slight evidence of oak, nuts and toast but nothing is overpowering.

Drink 2023-2028.

Henrietta Gullifer, Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2021
Maturity Ready, but will improve
Grape List Chardonnay
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Kumeu River

About this wine

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is often seen as the king of white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte D`Or. Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvellous poise, elegance and balance. They are unquestionably the finest dry white wines in the world. Chardonnay plays a crucial role in the Champagne blend, providing structure and finesse, and is the sole grape in Blanc de Blancs.
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Kumeu River

Maté Brajkovich, a Dalmation by birth, arrived in New Zealand in 1938. In 1944 he and his parents purchased a property with a small vineyard and Kumeu River wines was born. However it was not until Michael, Mate's son, took over in 1982 that the true potential of the vineyards began to be fully realised.
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