2017 Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay
Secondary Description
Producer
Origin
Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, NEW ZEALAND
Colour
white
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Chardonnay
Maturity
drink or keep
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
12
Alcohol
13.5%
Score
92 points, Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, February 2019
92 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, January 2019
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Media Reviews
Joe Czerwinski
All barrel-fermented, with 20% new oak, the 2017 Estate Chardonnay is a stellar effort. Smoky, nutty hints of roasted cashews appear on the nose, adding depth and richness to notes of peach and pineapple. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it`s richly textured—something of a cross between creamy and sherbet-like—coming to a long, luscious finish. I don`t expect it will be the longest-lived wine, but it sure is delicious. 92 points