2017 Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay

Producer
Kumeu River
Origin
Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NEW ZEALAND
Colour
white
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Chardonnay
Closure Style
screw cap
Maturity
ready
Bottle Size
37.5cl
Case Quantity
12
Alcohol
13.5%
Wine 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

Neal Martin

The 2017 Estate Chardonnay has a fresh, well-defined bouquet of citrus fruit complemented by subtle scents of brioche and almond. The palate is taut and crisp on the entry with a twist of sour lemon. Very saline in the mouth, not powerful but full of tension. The aforementioned saline tang lingers on the aftertaste. Superb - one of the best Estate releases in recent years. Tasted at the Kumeu River Chardonnay vertical in London. 92 points

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