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Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay (Kumeu)

Kumeu River

New Zealand

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Chardonnay
Country
New Zealand
Appellation
Kumeu
Alcohol
14%
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

frutos do mar grelhados · frango grelhado · queijos macios · pratos com molho cremoso

Rated vintages

  • 2021

  • 2020

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 201592 pts

    The estate blend is a terrific value in this vintage, coming close to equaling the quality of the single-vineyard wines. Grilled pineapple and melon notes feature a strong acid line that drives through into a long finish.

  • 201490 pts

    Toasted almond aromas lead the way in this elegant, harmonious offering. It's medium bodied and plump, easily supporting intriguing notes of smoke, pineapple, peach and citrus. Drink now–2020.

  • 2013

  • 201289 pts

    Kumeu River is one of New Zealand's most consistent producers of Chardonnay. This bottling boasts slightly austere aromas of wet stone, struck flint and woodsmoke, then delivers white peach and pineapple flavors on the palate. It's medium in body, with a slightly creamy texture…