Kumeu River

$24.00750ml

When a Chardonnay balances fruit, zest and viscosity, they match with everything from roasted to rich.

Pair with a panko-crusted cod filet,

garlic and citrus chicken

or veal in a lemon cream sauce.

Eyes:

Pale Yellow

Nose:

Medium Intensity, developing, lime, peach, wet stones

Mouth:

Medium Bodied, dry, medium acidity, moderate-high intensity, medium-long finish, creamy, citrus fruits, stone fruits

The benchmark for Chardonnay produced outside of Burgundy, Kumeu River is still a family affair, with Michael Brajkovich (NZ's 1st MW and resident yeast freak) the longtime winemaker since taking the reins from his father. Their Village Chardonnay is whole bunch pressed and mostly barrel fermented in older oak with indigenous yeast. 75% of the wine ages in tank and 25% matures in used French barrels.