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93 Points
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93 Points
Drawn from six different vineyards in the Kumeu Region
Ripe, rich, and beautifully concentrated
Will benefit greatly from a period of two to four years
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Description
Drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu region this Chardonnay is 100% barrel and malo-latic fermented then matured for 11 months.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a glimmer of green around the edges and a watery hue. Pronounced white peach and nectarine aromas infused with gun flint mix with biscuity oak, dried honey and citrusy nougat notes. Rich and creamy textured the palate possesses mouth filling white peach, ripe nectarine and dried honey flavours over a biscuity oak, spicy nougat and subtle roasted almond back drop. Excellent intensity finishing clean and fresh with a long encore of fleshy textured fruit.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Apple, Lemon, Nectarine
Palate:Apple, Cream, Peach
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
Description
Drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu region this Chardonnay is 100% barrel and malo-latic fermented then matured for 11 months.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a glimmer of green around the edges and a watery hue. Pronounced white peach and nectarine aromas infused with gun flint mix with biscuity oak, dried honey and citrusy nougat notes. Rich and creamy textured the palate possesses mouth filling white peach, ripe nectarine and dried honey flavours over a biscuity oak, spicy nougat and subtle roasted almond back drop. Excellent intensity finishing clean and fresh with a long encore of fleshy textured fruit.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a glimmer of green around the edges and a watery hue. Pronounced white peach and nectarine aromas infused with gun flint mix with biscuity oak, dried honey and citrusy nougat notes. Rich and creamy textured the palate possesses mouth filling white peach, ripe nectarine and dried honey flavours over a biscuity oak, spicy nougat and subtle roasted almond back drop. Excellent intensity finishing clean and fresh with a long encore of fleshy textured fruit.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Apple, Lemon, Nectarine
Palate:
Apple, Cream, Peach
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Apple, Lemon, Nectarine
Palate:
Apple, Cream, Peach
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
Kumeu River