Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2022

"The Kumeu vineyards that contribute to this wine give it a blend of Chardonnay that is particularly ripe, peachy and not only delicious to drink but also has the concentration and lingering complexity that is expected from this wine. This is quality Chardonnay of style and pedigree that the winemaker knows has the capability of aging as well as any of its predecessors." -Winemaker Notes

"Aromas and flavors of sliced apples, lemon curd and hints of stone. Oyster shell. Lime undertones. It’s medium-bodied. Firm and fine phenolics. Tension and focus. Impressive for the vintage." -James Suckling, 95 Points

"A flinty, roasted nut character edges the zingy tropical, peach and melon fruit. It follows on the palate where power is tempered by a saltwater-like acidity. The fruit concentration holds up the toasty oak. This is a rich and currently quite oak-prominent wine but one that remains balanced and deftly executed." -Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points