Kumeu River • Auckland, New Zealand
Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay is the winery’s benchmark, sourced from a blend of several Kumeu vineyards and made in a B…Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay is the winery’s benchmark, sourced from a blend of several Kumeu vineyards and made in a Burgundian style (whole-bunch pressed, indigenous yeast, 100% barrel fermentation in French oak, full malolactic, c. 11 m…Learn More »
$44
/750ml
2024 Retail Average
93
/100
2024 Pro Rating
Lively fruit glides through Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2024, with crunchy apple and juicy pear layered over zesty citrus and a gentle pastry richness. The palate feels bright and precise rather than showy, driven by stony acidity and a tightly wound core that promises more detail with a little time in bottle. This vintage comes across as calm and confident, finishing long, tangy and quietly persistent.
Roast chicken with lemon and thyme, Grilled snapper with olive oil and herbs, Mushroom and parmesan risotto
Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay is the winery’s benchmark, sourced from a blend of several Kumeu vineyards and made in a Burgundian style (whole-bunch pressed, indigenous yeast, 100% barrel fermentation in French oak, full malolactic, c. 11 months ageing). It typically shows tight citrus and white‑stone fruit framed by toasty, mealy oak and a saline/mineral spine, offering immediate appeal but real bottle age potential—one of New Zealand’s most reliably classic Chardonnays from a long‑standing family producer.