2018 Kumeu River Chardonnay Mate's Vineyard

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 96 WA 93 WS 92 WE 91
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, October 2019

The top-tier chardonnay here is very much in command and has a super rich and very concentrated feel with deep, ripe-peach and mango aromas with grilled-grapefruit notes, too. The palate is very rich and ripe, offering a...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, November 2019

Gentle notes of toasted grain mark the nose of the 2018 Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay, framing ripe pineapple and white peach aromas. There's a hint of bacon fat too. On the medium-bodied palate, the wine is slightly...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, March 2020

A mix of power and detail, with concentrated peach, apricot and pear flavors at the core, featuring nuances of sesame seed, white flowers, fresh ginger and lime zest set on a smooth and extremely juicy frame. Drink now...
WE 91

Wine Enthusiast, May 2020

Coming from the oldest of Kumeu's vineyards (1990), this vintage of “Maté” is not in any hurry. It's very quiet, but is at peace with its introspection. It needs to be decanted and sipped practically at room temperature...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country New Zealand
Region Auckland
Sub-region Kumeu
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13%
Closure Cork