Kumeu River - Mate's Vineyard 2018
93/100
Robert Parker
96/100
James Suckling
“Signature vintage”
“Soft notes of toasted grain dominate the nose of the 2018 Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay, framing aromas of ripe pineapple and white peach. There is also a hint of bacon fat. The palate is medium-bodied; the wine is slightly creamy and silky, yet crisp and concentrated, tightening on the finish to end with an explosion of citrus zest. Like most Mate’s vintages, it ideally needs a few years in the cellar to fully express itself. " (Wine Advocate 2019 - Joe Czerwinski) Screw cap
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Nose
Notes of peach and Golden Delicious apple, with a hint of minerality
Palate
Concentrated and rich, with a beautiful balance between the freshness that lends it lightness and the round, full-bodied structure
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with aligot with sausage, lobster, morel mushroom tart, flambéed scallops...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2019 guide) 93/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
The 2018 Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay opens with soft notes of toasted grain, framing aromas of ripe pineapple and white peach. There is also a hint of bacon fat. The palate is medium-bodied; the wine is slightly creamy and silky, yet crisp and concentrated, tightening on the finish to end with an explosion of citrus zest. Like most Mate's vintages, it ideally needs a few years in the cellar to fully express itself.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
The standout Chardonnay here is exceptionally well-crafted, offering a rich, concentrated profile with deep aromas of ripe peach and mango, along with notes of toasted grapefruit. On the palate, it is rich and ripe, delivering a full-bodied texture with long, rich, and complex flavors of stone fruit. Enjoy now or celller. Screw cap.
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. SAMUEL D. Posted on January 27, 2022
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