Kumeu River

Kumeu River - Hawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2018

3.2/5 (10 reviews)

"Kumeu River's 2018 Sauvignon Blanc comes from a Hawke's Bay vineyard originally conceived as part of a partnership between Trinity Hill and the Jolivet de la Loire family. It is made from hand-harvested grapes and fermented with indigenous yeasts, before being aged (briefly) in stainless steel. The nose is marked by notes of nectarine and pink grapefruit, while the medium-bodied palate has a silky texture and a lively, tangy finish, with hints of lime and fresh herbs." (Wine Advocate 2019). Screw cap

Kumeu River - Hawkes Bay Village Chardonnay 2018

3.5/5 (2 reviews)

"Compared to the almost severe austerity of this renowned Chardonnay producer's high-end wines, this entry-level wine is downright spirited. Bright gold in hue, it's bursting with melon and stone fruit, with hints of honey and sea salt. The palate crunches with crystalline acidity wrapped in a slippery, powdery texture, with a long, salty finish. Drink now and over the next few years." (Wine Enthusiast 2020). Screw cap

Kumeu River - Estate Chardonnay 2018

3/5 (4 reviews)

"The 2018 Chardonnay Estate delivers typical toasty-powdery aromas, as well as notes of tangerine, white peach and pineapple. Medium-bodied and silky-textured, it's a bit restrained at this stage in its evolution, but should blossom in about six months, then drink well for up to a decade." (Wine Advocate 2019 - Joe Czerwinski) Screw-cap packaging

Kumeu River - Mate's Vineyard 2018

4.2/5 (4 reviews)

"An emblematic vintage

"Soft notes of toasted grain mark the nose of Mate's Vineyard 2018 Chardonnay, framing aromas of ripe pineapple and white peach. There's also a hint of bacon fat. Medium-bodied on the palate, the wine is slightly creamy and silky, yet crisp and concentrated, tightening on the finish to end on an explosion of citrus zest. Like most vintages of Mate's, it ideally needs a few years in the cellar to fully express itself." (Wine Advocate 2019 - Joe Czerwinski) Screw-cap packaging