Kumeu River - Chardonnay Kumeu 2022
Price: $47.99
Sale Price: $37.99
| Producer | Kumeu River |
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| Country | New Zealand |
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| Varietal | Chardonnay |
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| Vintage | 2022 |
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| Sku | 05739 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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James Suckling: 95 Points
"Aromas and flavors of sliced apples, lemon curd and hints of stone. Oyster shell. Lime undertones. It’s medium-bodied. Firm and fine phenolics. Tension and focus. Impressive for the vintage. Drink now or hold."
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
"The 2022 Estate Chardonnay is nutty and svelte, with white peach, pastry, apricot kernel, brine and even a hint of malt biscuit through the finish. The wine has breadth and girth to it; it's not at all compact, but it's tight in texture. So, all things being equal, it's an exciting Chardonnay. This is from six different sites in the Kumeu area, with wine aging on lees in 20% new oak (just about all François Frères) for approximately 11 months. Everything goes 100% malolactic fermentation, wild primary ferment, and malolactic fermentation is a mixture of inoculation and wild. From 2024, they will not be inoculating malolactic fermentation, as "the wild yeasts seem to be the most reliable," explains Michael Brajkovich. Lovely acid. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap." - Erin Larkin
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