2023 | Kumeu River | Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay
White Wine: 2023 | Kumeu River | Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay
Kumeu River Mate`s Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 presents a balanced interplay of fruit and subtle oak. On the nose, there are aromas of ripe stone fruits, particularly peach and apricot, accompanied by hints of citrus and a touch of flinty mineral character. The palate reveals a medium-bodied wine with vibrant acidity, showcasing more stone fruit flavors alongside nuances of toasted hazelnuts and lemon zest.
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Producer: Kumeu River
Vintage: 2023
Size: 750ml
ABV: 13%
Varietal: Chardonnay
Country/Region: New Zealand, Auckland
Kumeu River Mate`s Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 presents a balanced interplay of fruit and subtle oak. On the nose, there are aromas of ripe stone fruits, particularly peach and apricot, accompanied by hints of citrus and a touch of flinty mineral character. The palate reveals a medium-bodied wine with vibrant acidity, showcasing more stone fruit flavors alongside nuances of toasted hazelnuts and lemon zest.
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Kumeu River is a New Zealand wine estate located just outside the town of Kumeu, 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) northwest of central Auckland. It is particularly known for its Burgundian-style Chardonnay, of which it produces several expressions. The wines are critical favorites having received various international awards and accolades. Despite being well north of New Zealand's other viticultural regions, Kumeu is kept cool by its proximity to the Tasman Sea to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. This helps the estate develop aromatics in the early-ripening Chardonnay and Pinot Gris grape varieties.
The estate was founded as San Marino Vineyards by the Brajkovich family in 1944, seven years after they had emigrated from Croatia. By the late 1970s it had a solid reputation based on hybrid grape varieties used for fortified wines and everyday reds and whites. In the 1980s, the current generation (Milan, Paul and Michael Brajkovich MW) became more involved. The company transitioned focus to high-quality production, with a focus on Burgundy-inspired Chardonnay. The Kumeu River Wines name was adopted in 1986. In 2014, a landmark blind tasting, involving critics and wine writers from aroud the world, was organized in London by Farr Vintners. It resulted in four of Kumeu's Chardonnay wines (Maté's, Coddington, Hunting Hill and Estate) triumphing over various top white Burgundy producers.
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White Wine: 2023 | Kumeu River | Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay
Kumeu River Mate`s Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 presents a balanced interplay of fruit and subtle oak. On the nose, there are aromas of ripe stone fruits, particularly peach and apricot, accompanied by hints of citrus and a touch of flinty mineral character. The palate reveals a medium-bodied wine with vibrant acidity, showcasing more stone fruit flavors alongside nuances of toasted hazelnuts and lemon zest.
Order from the Largest & Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace!
Featured in
- ROLLING STONE
- MEN'S JOURNAL
- US WEEKLY
NOTICE: Many other small liquor store sites may end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. We have partnerships consisting of a large network of licensed retailers from within the United States, Europe and across the world ensuring orders are fulfilled.
Producer: Kumeu River
Vintage: 2023
Size: 750ml
ABV: 13%
Varietal: Chardonnay
Country/Region: New Zealand, Auckland
Kumeu River Mate`s Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 presents a balanced interplay of fruit and subtle oak. On the nose, there are aromas of ripe stone fruits, particularly peach and apricot, accompanied by hints of citrus and a touch of flinty mineral character. The palate reveals a medium-bodied wine with vibrant acidity, showcasing more stone fruit flavors alongside nuances of toasted hazelnuts and lemon zest.
Producer Information
Kumeu River is a New Zealand wine estate located just outside the town of Kumeu, 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) northwest of central Auckland. It is particularly known for its Burgundian-style Chardonnay, of which it produces several expressions. The wines are critical favorites having received various international awards and accolades. Despite being well north of New Zealand's other viticultural regions, Kumeu is kept cool by its proximity to the Tasman Sea to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. This helps the estate develop aromatics in the early-ripening Chardonnay and Pinot Gris grape varieties.
The estate was founded as San Marino Vineyards by the Brajkovich family in 1944, seven years after they had emigrated from Croatia. By the late 1970s it had a solid reputation based on hybrid grape varieties used for fortified wines and everyday reds and whites. In the 1980s, the current generation (Milan, Paul and Michael Brajkovich MW) became more involved. The company transitioned focus to high-quality production, with a focus on Burgundy-inspired Chardonnay. The Kumeu River Wines name was adopted in 1986. In 2014, a landmark blind tasting, involving critics and wine writers from aroud the world, was organized in London by Farr Vintners. It resulted in four of Kumeu's Chardonnay wines (Maté's, Coddington, Hunting Hill and Estate) triumphing over various top white Burgundy producers.
