Kumeu River Village Chardonnay 2020: Award-Winning Elegance from Auckland

Experience the exceptional quality of New Zealand’s Auckland region with our Kumeu River Village Chardonnay 2020. This critically acclaimed white wine delivers outstanding complexity and value, praised by experts like James Suckling (91 Points) for its vibrant tropical fruit profile featuring ripe melon and peach notes alongside remarkable freshness. Jancis Robinson highlights its enticing richness, crisp palate with grapefruit hints, and impressively clean finish.

Crafted for Discerning Palates

• Hand-Harvested Excellence: Sourced from prime Kumeu and Hawkes Bay vineyards.
• Balanced Fermentation: 42% in seasoned French oak barriques adds subtle richness without overpowering oak; 58% in stainless steel preserves vibrant fruit purity.
• Expressive Aromas & Flavors: Enjoy lively aromas of lime, lemon, and flinty minerality unfolding into flavors of white peach, fig, and a refreshing peachy ripeness on the mid-palate.
• Perfect Structure: Crisp acidity and mineral depth create a beautifully balanced, weighty wine with a cleansing finish that lingers.

Why Choose This Vintage?

Surpassing the outstanding 2019 release, the 2020 Village Chardonnay offers greater depth. Its harmonious blend of ripe fruit intensity (13.5% alc) and bright acidity makes it incredibly versatile:

• Ideal Aperitif: Delightfully refreshing to start any occasion.
• Seafood’s Perfect Partner: Exceptionally complements fish and shellfish dishes.

Discover why this award-winning New Zealand Chardonnay represents superb value for lovers of complex yet approachable premium white wines.