Chardonnay, Maté’s Vineyard, Kumeu — 2023 – James Suckling – 97 Points
97 points
“Very steely and floral, with brightness and impressive aromas of honeysuckle, lemongrass and just a touch of cream. Medium- to full-bodied with layered and creamy phenolics that give a lovely, almost velvety texture to the wine, and then the end is so crisp and minerally. Driven at the end. Needs time to come together. This will be so complex in three to four years.”
Chardonnay, Maté’s Vineyard, Kumeu — 2023 – James Suckling – 97 Points