2023 Kumeu River Single Vineyard Chardonnay

It's well known that Kumeu River set the standard for Chardonnay in New Zealand, with their single site wines winning plaudits across the globe. Being named James Suckling's wine of the year in 2021 (for their 2020 Mate's Chardonnay) has done nothing to aid the already tight supply of these wines. So while the quantity on offer may be small, especially in a cyclone-ravaged vintage, the good news is these wines have once again delivered with a trio of finely sculpted and immensely impressive Chardonnay.