Kumeu River Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay 2023
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Origin
Country: New Zealand
Region and Appellation: Kumeu
Product Description
From New Zealand's most celebrated Chardonnay producer, the Kumeu River Mate's Chardonnay 2023 showcases the exceptional quality of Hawke's Bay's Mendoza clone fruit. Named after family patriarch Maté Brajkovich, this single-vineyard wine from the 2.49-ha estate plot (planted 1990) demonstrates why Kumeu River is compared to Burgundy's finest producers like Coche-Dury.
Tasting Profile
A luminous straw hue introduces restrained aromas of white peach and citrus, hinting at the dense palate to come. The wine unfolds with flavors of preserved lemon, toasted almond, and wet stone, balanced by vibrant acidity and a savory, textured finish. While still youthful (Jancis Robinson: 17.5/20), its concentration promises excellent aging potential.
Winemaking & Heritage
- Hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed
- Native yeast fermentation in used French oak
- 100% malolactic fermentation
- 11 months barrel aging on fine lees
- From clay soils over sandstone in Kumeu
Terroir-Expressive: Captures Kumeu's unique cool-climate character
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
Sweetness
Dry
Size
750mL
