Chardonnay, Estate, Kumeu
jamessuckling.com
91 Points
Quite a rich and creamy wine for this producer, but with the usual polished texture and long finish. A little bit closed on the nose right now, although some gardenia and peach notes are showing. But this is just a phase it's going through. Drink or
JancisRobinson.com
16.5 Points
Pale straw. Slightly teenage reticence on the nose. Flinty character on the nose and some breadth on the palate. Then it tightens up – almost dries – at the end.
Wine & Spirits
92 points
“This is sourced from six sites throughout Kumeu. Despite extended lees aging and full malolactic fermentation, it’s creamy, with a centered, persistent acidity that buoys the notes of rich oak, toasted oats, dandelion greens and brown butter..."