Kumeu River / Estate Chardonnay 2021
In addition to aromas of apricot and yellow peach, there are also hints of cinnamon spice, vanilla, acacia honey and chestnut. The taste is elegant, with beautiful acidity, complexity and a long finish, with roasted almonds in the aftertaste. Residual sugar approximately 9g/ml.
Region: Auckland
Origin: Kumeu
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Winemaking: Hand-picked and pressed by bunch. Fermented with natural yeast in 1/3 French oak and 2/3 stainless steel tanks. 100% malolactic fermentation.
Kumeu River Chardonnay is drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu Region. Only the very best grapes from these vineyards are selected for the Kumeu River Estate label.
This Estate Chardonnay is ripe, rich and beautifully concentrated. The beautiful peach and hazelnut aromas along with the rich silky texture are distinct characteristics that can be expected from this wine.
Varietal: 100% chardonnay
Awards
Wine Advocate: 93