2020 Kumeu River Maté’s Chardonnay, Kumeu Auckland
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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.
Winemakers Report
Mate’s Vineyard is always the last site we pick each year. The grapes certainly have the distinctive Mendoza millerandage, giving many small berries along with the normal sized ones, and as a result a wonderfully concentrated palate texture and fruit richness. Although still somewhat shy on the nose coming out of the barrel, with bottle age the full palette of complex aromas and bouquet of this wonderful wine will be gradually and seductively revealed.
Rich, concentrated single vineyard wine that is a very good example of this flagship label. Ripe peach, apricot, mandarin blossom and spicy oak flavours. Deliciously approachable now but with potential.
96 points Bob Campbell MW therealreview.com
| 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 | 2020 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 96 |
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