Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay Auckland – 2020

Kumeu River Chardonnay is drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu Region. They are particularly careful to select only the very best grapes from these vineyards for their Estate label. Their 2020 is excellent!

In the words of winemaker Paul Brajkowich MW:- 

“The Kumeu vineyards that contribute to our Estate Chardonnay gave us some magnificent fruit (in 2020). The level of citrus fruit complexity, and the layering of aromas and flavours that this wine shows are stunning. This is a quality Chardonnay wine of style and pedigree.”

“Spontaneous fermentation of hand-picked grapes, whole-bunch pressed. Lightly but not excessively reductive on the nose. Already quite expansive on the nose with beautiful impact on the palate: citrus, blossom and really neat acidity without much astringency. Elegant and racy – almost lightweight on the mid palate and then it is impressively persistent. A thorough delight already.”

Very Good Value; 17/20pts Jancis Robinson MW