Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2023

Kumeu River Chardonnay is drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu Region. They are particularly careful in selecting only the very best grapes from these vineyards for our Kumeu River Estate label.

Careful selection in 2023 was crucial in maintaining the quality and high standard of the Estate Chardonnay that they have set themselves for over 35 years. Due to the lighter vintage the alcohol is a moderate 12.5% and no new oak was used in the vinification of this wine. There was a high proportion of 1 & 2 year old barrels and this has provided a beautiful balance to the Chardonnay which is a little more citrus in 2023 rather than peachy. The wine begins with a fragrant lemon aroma with hint of white peach. The palate silky and balanced with a lovely citrus finish. Delicious now but, as always, benefits from bottle age of 4-6 years.

Food pairing suggestion: Classic roast chicken, or a creamy monkfish stew.

Michael Brajkovic, was the first New Zealander to become a Master of Wine. Since taking over the property from his father, Michael has significantly improved the wine-growing and winemaking processes, that resulted in production of some of the best Chardonnays in the world.