Kumeu River Chardonnay, Mate’s Vineyard– 2017 – James Suckling – 97 Points
97 points
The mineral character of this wine is currently so pronounced and the fruit so closed that it’s not easy, also because of the slight funk from reduction, to identify the grape variety. On the palate, this marathon-runner chardonnay is very clean and highly structured with lots of drive, the finish very long and complex. Drink or hold.
Kumeu River Chardonnay, Mate’s Vineyard– 2017 – James Suckling – 97 Points