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Kumeu River - Estate Chardonnay 2018

Name: Kumeu River - Estate Chardonnay 2018
Brand: Kumeu River
Rating: 3.6 (5 reviews)

Auckland|White wine

3.6/5 (5 customers)

90/100

Robert Parker

93/100

Wine Enthusiast

93/100

James Suckling

New Zealand

Chardonnay

age-worthy wine

“The 2018 Chardonnay Estate offers typical toasty and powdery aromas, along with notes of mandarin, white peach, and pineapple. Medium-bodied and silky in texture, it is a bit restrained at this stage of its development, but it should open up in about six months and remain enjoyable for up to a decade.” (Wine Advocate 2019 - Joe Czerwinski) Screw cap

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Estate

Kumeu River

Vintage

Estate Chardonnay

Vintage

2018

Designation

Auckland

Region

New Zealand

Grape varieties

100 % Chardonnay

Terroirs

Selections from specific plots across 6 vineyards

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Fermentation in barrels using native yeasts

Livestock farming

11 months in barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Nose

Aromatic and intense, with notes of peach and nuts

Palate

Smooth and bright, with a delicate acidity on the finish

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2024

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with Bresse chicken, soft cheeses, pike quenelles...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2019 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)

About the wine:

The 2018 Chardonnay Estate offers typical toasty and powdery aromas, along with notes of mandarin, white peach, and pineapple. Medium-bodied and silky in texture, it is still somewhat reserved at this stage of its development, but it should come into its own in about six months and remain enjoyable for up to a decade.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated 93/100

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

It features enticing notes of fresh peaches and grilled pears, with intensity and concentration, as well as slightly complex, spicy, and flinty nuances. On the palate, it offers a supple and vibrant stone fruit flavor. Enjoy now. Screw cap.

Customer rating

3.6/5

based on 5 reviews