2016 Kumeu River Village Chardonnay, Kumeu Auckland, NZ
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KRVILCH16
This wine was fermented 25% in old French oak barriques, and 75% in stainless steel tanks, so there is very little oak influence on either nose or palate. This has allowed the vibrant fruit to show through beautifully with lively lime and lemon aromas and a flinty, mineral edginess with hints of fig and white peach.
The weighty mid-palate also shows peachy ripeness along with crisp acid minerality that gives the wine a refreshing cleansing quality. This wine is delightful as an aperitif, and even better to drink with fish and shellfish. – Michael Brajkovic (MW)
Bob Campbell’ review:
2016 was a moderately challenging vintage but Village Chardonnay is better than ever. Their new cross-flow filter has given added hi-fidelity to the wine according to winemaker, Michael Brajkovich. Lemon, pineapple and peach flavours with good weight and a bone-dry, and slightly grippy, finish. Purity and power. 13.5% alcohol. Drink now to 2021 with seafood.
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Kumeu |
| Varietals | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 91 |
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