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2018 Kumeu River Maté’s Chardonnay, Kumeu Auckland

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SKU
KRMTCH18
95
In 1990, Maté Brajkovich reworked the land and planted a new vineyard of Chardonnay vines on the site of the original vineyard that he and his family purchased in March 1944. The first grapes from this vineyard were harvested in March 1993, the year following Maté’s death. The resulting wine was released in November 1994 to coincide with celebrations marking the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Brajkovich Family’s arrival at Kumeu River.

 The Mate’s Vineyard is usually the most reserved and unyielding when young with the nose being closed, just giving hints of the golden queen peach and mineral notes that we expect from Mate’s Vineyard. On the palate however, the flavour is very concentrated and distinctly richer than the other 2018 wines, but maintaining a perfect balance and freshness that sets this wine apart and makes it wonderful. Although the 2018 is a little more forward than other vintages this is a wine of concentration that will be very long lived.

Flagship chardonnay with typically concentrated white peach, citrus, lime, honey and spicy oak flavours. A generously-proportioned chardonnay with obvious cellaring potential 06 SEP 2019
Drink 2019–2025
95 points Bob Campbell MW therealreview.com
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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 2018
Bottle Size 750ml
Wine Points 95
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