Kemeu River 2023 Chardonnay Mate's Vineyard, Kumeu

Kumeu River Chardonnay, Maté’s Vineyard, is the flagship wine of the acclaimed Kumeu River winery in New Zealand. Sourced from a single vineyard planted in 1990 and named in honor of founder Maté Brajkovich, this wine consistently ranks among the finest Chardonnays outside of Burgundy. Grown in clay-rich soils near Auckland, Maté’s Vineyard Chardonnay is hand-harvested and barrel-fermented using indigenous yeasts, then aged in French oak.

Key Wine Details

• Chardonnay
• Site Selection: Kumeu, New Zealand
• Aging: 11 months in old French oak
• 12.5% abv
• 96 Points Decanter
• Drink now through 2035

With aromas of ripe peach, lemon zest, hazelnut, and a touch of flinty minerality. On the palate, it is rich yet finely balanced, offering layers of stone fruit, citrus, and subtle oak, carried by vibrant acidity and a long, elegant finish. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in French oak, this wine displays finesse, structure, and aging potential.