Kumeu River - Chardonnay Village 2023 (750ml)

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Producer	Kumeu River
Country	New Zealand
Region	Auckland
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2023
Sku	07221
Size	750ml

 

TASTING NOTES

This wine has some richness but very little oak influence showing through. Vibrant fruit leads with lively lime and lemon aromas and a flinty, mineral edginess with hints of fig and white peach. The predominate sourcing from Hawke’s Bay gives the wine a distinct limestone edginess. Moderate alcohol provides freshness with a lovely flinty texture. The citrus elements of Chardonnay shine through with a refreshing cleansing finish.

“Village” may be the entry level wine of this famed producer’s range, but this vintage, particularly, is one of the best bargains in Chardonnay. Smoky, struck-match and toasted nut characters are at the fore, the citrus-rind notes just behind. In the mouth, there’s lovely salt-flecked citrus that, combined with the bright tingly acidity, makes it easy to take another sip.

A delicious chardonnay with a sour lemon, cooked apple and grapefruit undertone. Medium body. Tangy and fruity.

The 2023 Village Chardonnay is silky and sleek in the mouth, with lemon flesh, curd, almond meal and brine. The wine has loads of flavor but is restrained and composed; it's a really great entrée to the world of Kumeu River. Eighty percent of the fruit is from the Hawke's Bay vineyard.