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Description
Brand
Kumeu River
Region
Kumeu
Varietal
Chardonnay
Size
750ml
Alcohol %
13.0%
Vintage
2024
Country
New Zealand
Kumeu Village Chardonnay is benchmark quality v price at its winery cellar door price of $25/bottle. Winemaker Michael Brajkovich MW says they… “always have a bottle in the fridgeâ€. Bob Campbell MW says… “The first vintage of Village Chardonnay I tasted was from the 2002 vintage and it has been my house Chardonnay ever sinceâ€. Michael is effusive about 2024 saying... “The 2024 vintage was truly outstanding, with low yields contributing to the extra concentration of fruit aromas and flavours. This Village Chardonnay has citrus fruit aromas in abundance, and the flavours of fig, apple and white peach come through on the palate, with lovely texture and chalky lime acidity on the finish.†100% handpicked fruit, 100% malolactic fermentation, 30% matured in seasoned French oak barriques, 70% in tank… Kumeu Village is handmade Chardonnay delivering exceptional quality and pleasure at an everyday price. The more recent addition of a sizable component of Hawke's Bay fruit has contributed a noticeable increase in mid
palate weight with a predominant stone fruit presence. NZ flavour delivered with Chablis like sophistication… such magnificent Chardonnay value it always runs out before the next vintage is ready. This 2024 is so good… it will run out sooner. It will be around a while though, so enjoy it while you can.
Smells
Fragrant aromas of citrus, nectarine, white peach, roasted nuts, and subtle lime mineral notes.
