Kumeu River Village Chardonnay – 2017 – The Wine Advocate – 89 Points
89 points
Incorporating approximately 20% Hawke’s Bay fruit from a recently acquired vineyard, the 2017 Village Chardonnay is one of the strongest I can recall, despite a challenging vintage. Mainly fermented and aged in older barrels, it’s medium-bodied and plump in the mouth, with notes of peach and pineapple. Creamy, soft and custardy in texture, it picks up a crisp, citrusy edge on the finish.
Kumeu River Village Chardonnay – 2017 – The Wine Advocate – 89 Points