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Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Coddington, Kumeu – 2014
jamessuckling.com
94 points, Top 50 New Zealand Wines of 2016, #34
“… pristine fruit ripeness, opening to white-peach aromas and a flinty edge. The palate's smoothly crafted, and the acidity keeps everything attractive in terms of beautiful stone-fruit flavors ... So much great freshness and resolve.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Estate, Kumeu – 2014
jamessuckling.com
93 points, Top 50 New Zealand Wines 2016, #49
“… purity and focus right from the very first impression, this provides flinty lemons, yellow grapefruit and peach and melon fruits that all sit in perfect, harmonious layers … the right acid balance, which allows this wine to sit long and fresh...”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Estate, Kumeu – 2014
The aromas are warm and fruity, and the flavors are big and rounded. The palate shows lovely texture and length without excessive alcohol, and the acidity is well balanced but still crisp and fine, with a great mineral feel on the finish.
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Hunting Hill, Kumeu – 2014
92 points
“Honeysuckle, toast and marmalade flavors come together for a rich expression of Chardonnay, but a light body and crisp acidity keep this from being too indulgent. Citrus and apple accents linger on the finish.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Estate, Kumeu – 2014
90 points
"A crisp, vibrant pineapple and grapefruit core, with accents of spice and honey adding complexity and richness on the long finish."
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Maté’s Vineyard, Kumeu – 2014
91 points
“Lemon curd, spice and verbena flavors are deep and detailed while still vividly crisp, the spice accents gaining momentum on the long finish.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Hunting Hill, Kumeu – 2013
Wine Spectator
93 points
"Intense and focused, with plenty of toasted herb and cedar notes providing an aromatic lift to the core of marmalade, pear, spice and honeysuckle shadings. Finishes with bright, refreshing acidity..."
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Coddington, Kumeu – 2013
Wine Spectator
91 points
“The fleshy peach and mango flavors are ripe and clean, with a tight, juicy and crisp citrus edge, highlighted by cedar and mineral grace notes on the long finish…”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Maté’s Vineyard, Kumeu – 2013
Wine Spectator
90 points
“Focused, offering intense pineapple accents to the melon and lime flavors, crunchy, mouthwatering acidity and herb highlights. Offers a firm finish, with cedary elements fanning out…”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Coddington, Kumeu – 2013
Wine & Spirits
91 points
"Michael Brajkovich, MW, ferments this wine in barrel without adding yeast, producing an apple- and pear-scented chardonnay with pale, leesy richness. It’s firm, effortlessly incorporating fresh acidity into the body of the wine…”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Maté’s Vineyard, Kumeu – 2013
Vinous
93 points
“Pale, bright straw-yellow. Sexy clove and nutmeg notes lift aromas of nectarine … distinctly Burgundian in its aromatic profile. Lovely tactile stone fruit flavors are enlivened by harmonious acidity…"
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Hunting Hill, Kumeu – 2013
Vinous
92+ points
“… Subtle, vibrant aromas of citrus blossom, white peach, flowers and spices, plus hints of lemon oil and white pepper. Rich, spicy and seamless; wonderfully concentrated, vibrant, suave wine with outstanding youthful energy and harmonious acidity…”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Coddington, Kumeu – 2013
Vinous
91 points
“Bright, pale silver-yellow. Reticent but pure aromas of nectarine, musky lees, spices and flowers … precise and perfumed in the mouth … showing lovely energy and cut to its citrus, white stone fruit and spice flavors..”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Maté’s Vineyard, Kumeu – 2014
Vinous
91 points
“… Sexy spices and perfumed yellow stone fruits, apple and pear on the nose … showing superb energy and tactile lift … firm and persistent on the aftertaste.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Hunting Hill, Kumeu – 2014
Vinous
92 points
“… A high-toned gingery spice note lifts aromas of lemon, green apple, white peach and stony minerality. Rich, tactile and ripe … Nicely concentrated, juicy and long on personality. Offers great early appeal but will age.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Estate, Kumeu – 2014
Vinous
90 points
“… stone fruits, orange blossom and nutmeg are lifted by ineffable high notes of lavender and fresh herbs. Round, spicy and concentrated but classically dry, conveying a light touch and a dusty impression of extract to its peach and spice flavors…”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Maté’s Vineyard, Kumeu – 2013
Wine Enthusiast
92 points, Cellar Selection
"Choosing favorites among Kumeu River’s Chardonnays is always difficult. The 2013 Maté’s is potentially the longest lived of this year’s releases, showcasing tight, crisp citrus fruit garnished with hints of butter, tropical fruit and mocha-like..."
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Hunting Hill, Kumeu – 2013
Wine Enthusiast
91 points
“Like the other 2013 Chardonnays from Kumeu River, this boasts crisp acids. Melon and lime notes dominate at first, slowly being overtaken by zesty pineapple fruit on the finish.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Coddington, Kumeu – 2013
Wine Enthusiast
91 points
“This shows a touch less oak than the Maté’s Vineyard, with more emphasis on pineapple and citrus. It’s medium-bodied, with a slightly custardy texture, and turns tangy and crisp on the finish.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Estate, Kumeu – 2014
The Tasting Panel
91 points
"Lush, smooth and ripe with racy fruit; silky and bright; long and balanced."
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