2024 Kumeu River Chardonnay Ray`s Road

The 2024 Rays Road Chardonnay leads with a spicy, almost exotic nose, while the palate strides in smooth, sleek movements. This is creamy and a little nutty, and there are wet limestone notes in the mouth, alongside yellow citrus and layers of dried herbs, cracked fennel seeds, ginger root and fruit flavors. A lovely wine, it`s weighted on the back palate and long through the finish. I tasted this as a tank sample prior to filtration and bottling. The Ray`s Road vineyard is on a limestone base and has been significantly worked and replanted since the Kumeu River purchase in 2021. 92-94 points