Kumeu River
Village Chardonnay, Kumeu
Village Chardonnay is produced from grapes grown in both Kumeu and Hawke's Bay. The wine undergoes partial barrel fermentation which provides some richness but very little oak in influence. Combined with tank fermentation, this allows the vibrant fruit to show through beautifully with lively lime and lemon aromas and a flinty, mineral edginess with hints of fig and white peach.
Produced from grapes grown in the regions of Kumeu and Hawkes Bay. The vineyard area between both regions covers 14 hectares. The vines were planted between 1989 – 2016. Clay soils in Kumeu; Limestone soils in Hawke’s Bay.
- Region
- Kumeu
- Appellation
- Kumeu
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- The wine undergoes indigenous yeast fermentation and complete malolactic fermentation. 30% of the wine is fermented in neutral, 5+ year old barrels while the remaining 70% is fermented in stainless steel tank.
- Alcohol
- 13.41%
Beautiful fruit aromas, flavors, and concentration. The Rays Road vineyard in Hawke's Bay contributed to the final blend, imparting a distinctive limestone edginess. The moderate alcohol level provides freshness with a lovely flinty texture. Citrus elements of Chardonnay shine through, culminating in a refreshingly crisp acid finish. This wine is delightful as an apéritif and even better when paired with seafood.
Jancis Robinson
16 Points
2023
“Fresh, citrus nose. Delicate and lively but slightly thin. Not long but fine for a refreshing, early-drinking Chardonnay. Drying finish.”
— Jancis Robinson, 2024
Kumeu River
Kumeu River Chardonnay Village Kumeu
Introducing Kumeu River Village Chardonnay
