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Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Coddington, Kumeu – 2012
Wine Enthusiast
92 points
“Smoke and custard notes accent scents of wet stone and citrus, while the palate delivers white peach, lime and vanilla flavors. This is plump and full in the mouth, yet still finishes with mouthwatering precision.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Maté’s Vineyard, Kumeu – 2011
Wine Enthusiast
93 points, Cellar Selection
“Toasted nuts garnish pineapple and tangerine fruit, while the finish is long, tight and richly textured. This should be longlived by New Zealand Chardonnay standards…”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Hunting Hill, Kumeu – 2011
Wine Enthusiast
93 points, Editors' Choice
“The 2011 Hunting Hill is an immediately seductive Chardonnay. Toasted nuts, grilled white peaches and hints of pineapple all come together on a sumptuous midpalate, then finish bright, citrusy and long.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Hunting Hill, Kumeu – 2012
Wine Enthusiast
93 points, Editors' Choice
“In 2012, my favorite of the Kumeu River Chardonnays is the medium- to full-bodied, creamy-textured offering from Hunting Hill. Think streusel-topped citrus, but dry, with a long, harmonious finish.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Village, Kumeu – 2012
Vibrant fruit shows through with lime and lemon aromas and a flinty, mineral edginess with hints of fig and white peach. The weighty mid-palate also shows peachy ripeness along with crisp acid minerality that gives the wine a refreshing quality.
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Maté’s Vineyard, Kumeu – 2012
This wine displays a lifted fruit aroma reminiscent of ripe pears, but with a mineral edge. The palate is long and concentrated. The wine shows the complexity and concentration expected from this vineyard with great tautness and length on the palate.
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Maté’s Vineyard, Kumeu – 2011
Decanter
The best Chardonnays in the world (outside of Burgundy)
“Oaky nose with apple compote. There is a really impressive weight of fruit on the mid-palate here, with some yellow plums, and just enough acidity to balance and good length.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Maté’s Vineyard, Kumeu – 2010
jamessuckling.com
96 points
“…discreetly complex chardonnay that really chisels with air. The palate has a very assertive core of acidity, the fruit remains fleshy and supple, the power and elegance are impressive and the citrus and cool stone fruit flavors close things off.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Hunting Hill, Kumeu – 2012
Wine & Spirits
91 points
"Barrel fermented without added yeast, this wine attained fine clarity, with spice and mead-like richness against clean fruit. It has the gentle fragrance of a lobster broth, with which it would pair well.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Village, Kumeu – 2012
The Wine Advocate
90 points
“The 2012 Village Chardonnay has notes of apricots, honey, baking bread and a hint of nutmeg. Laced with citrusy crispness, medium-bodied and with a wonderfully silken texture, it offers a long minerally finish. Fantastic value.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Coddington, Kumeu – 2012
The Wine Advocate
92 points
“…delicate white peach, spiced apple and almond notes plus a hint of cedar…great intensity of apple and stone fruit flavors in the mouth with ginger and white pepper coming through, framed by a pleasant textural grip and racy acid, finishing long.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Estate, Kumeu – 2011
JancisRobinson.com
17 points
“Pale gold. Crunchy, mealy nose with masses of refreshing pure green fruit on the palate. Racy and still very youthful."
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Maté’s Vineyard, Kumeu – 2011
jamessuckling.com
97 Points, Top 100 Wines of 2014
“…Montrachet-like richness and deep complexity. The weight is staggering but the poise and balance makes it all seem effortless. The palate has terrific concentration and…crescendos with impressive energy and then fades with sizzling acidity…”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Village, Kumeu – 2010
jamessuckling.com
90 points
“A complete, complex chardonnay that will surprise many for the level of quality that is seen at this price. This shows a smooth, savory, stone fruit-flavored style, with a good, pithy texture and drive.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Estate, Kumeu – 2011
jamessuckling.com
92 points
“A rich expression that has plenty of complexity and peachy, nutty style about it, this has depth and concentration in spades and drives through the finish with bright, assertive acidity. Melon, cashew and peach flavors linger neatly.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Coddington, Kumeu – 2011
jamessuckling.com
94 points
“…complex and cleverly styled. The palate has sleek, bright acidity at the core of crunchy, flavorsome fruit. Great length and texture. Balanced and even.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Hunting Hill, Kumeu – 2011
jamessuckling.com
96 points
“…immense verve and energy, offering intense grapefruit citrus and nectarine, with some flint and stony, chalky notes. The palate is taut and full of excitement and tension. Terrific acidity drives concentrated fruit flavor along.”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Maté’s Vineyard, Kumeu – 2011
jamessuckling.com
97 points
“…Montrachet-like richness and deep complexity. The weight is staggering but the poise and balance makes it all seem effortless. The palate has terrific concentration and…crescendos with impressive energy and then fades with sizzling acidity…”
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Village, Kumeu – 2011
This year’s Village Chardonnay features attractive lifted fruit aromas with a touch of nuttiness: the hint of hazelnut that is so typical of Chardonnay. The palate also shows a nice peachy ripeness with a crisp flinty character that gives the wine a refreshing cleansing quality.
Kumeu River
Chardonnay, Estate, Kumeu – 2011
Wine Spectator
90 points
"Features rich peach and pear notes, with a butterscotch edge complemented by clean, fresh acidity. Highlights of peppery white flowers and sea salt lend this some extra charm."
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