Kumeu River - Hawkes Bay Village Chardonnay 2018
New Zealand
White
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Drink or Keep
93/100
Wine Enthusiast
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90/100
James Suckling
"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
Features
Estate
Kumeu River
Cuvée
Village Chardonnay
Vintage
2018
Designation
Hawkes Bay
Region
New Zealand
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
Parcel selection from 6 vineyards
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Fermentation in barrels with indigenous yeasts, malolactic fermentation: 60% in vats and 40% in French oak barrels
Breeding
11 months in barrel
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Intense, aromatic notes of lemon, lime, fig and white peach, with flinty mineral accents.
Mouth
Refreshing, intense, mature peach aromas, lively mineral acidity
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Pair with seafood, pasta, chicken, risotto...
Kumeu River
Hawkes Bay
Expert opinion
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2020 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Compared to the almost severe austerity of the high-end wines from this renowned Chardonnay producer, this entry-level wine is downright spirited. Bright gold in color, 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.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Fresh and lively, with a generous core of peach and melon. Attractive depth and generous, fleshy texture. Drink now. Screw cap.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. DAVID L. Published on 14/09/2023
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Note and review by M. THOMAS B. Published on 30/06/2023
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