2016 Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay

Chardonnay - 750ML
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JS 91 WA 91 WS 91 WE 90
JS 91

jamessuckling.com, October 2018

(91 points) Quite a rich and creamy wine for this producer, but with the usual polished texture and long finish. A little bit closed on the nose right now, although some gardenia and peach notes are showing. But this is...
WA 91

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2018

(91 points) Still a Kiwi classic, Kumeu River's 2016 Estate Chardonnay features toasted grain aromas, ripe peach and nectarine flavors and a long, citrus-inflected finish. It's medium-bodied, with a plump, silky texture...
WS 91

Wine Spectator, April 2018

(91 points) Fragrant, juicy and floral up front, with pretty notes of peppery white flowers that mingle with lime, white grapefruit and apple flavors, set on a crisp, linear body. Shows plenty of tension from the vibrant...
WE 90

Wine Enthusiast, December 2018

(90 points) Kumeu's estate Chard is a blend of six different sites. Despite a few years in bottle, it's still relatively closed, showing a restrained toasty character along with red apple, pineapple and orange rind. The...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country New Zealand
Region Auckland
Sub-region Kumeu
Vintage 2016
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Screw Cap