2022 Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay

Drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu region this Chardonnay is 100% barrel and malo-latic fermented then matured for 11 months.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a glimmer of green around the edges and a watery hue. Pronounced white peach and nectarine aromas infused with gun flint mix with biscuity oak, dried honey and citrusy nougat notes. Rich and creamy textured the palate possesses mouth filling white peach, ripe nectarine and dried honey flavours over a biscuity oak, spicy nougat and subtle roasted almond back drop. Excellent intensity finishing clean and fresh with a long encore of fleshy textured fruit.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews….
Such lovely stylish Chardonnay from this producer.
White peach, almond meal, subtle floral and fennel/mint perfume, light cinnamon spice. It’s fluid and mellifluous, almond biscuit with some citrus and apple, fine powdery texture, flecked with pleasant green things, a slight oyster shell flavour and a cool and creamy finish of excellent length, with a subtle sappy aftertaste. Calm, composed and such a lovely thing to drink. Highly recommended. Drink 2023-2029.
93 Points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front