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Kumeu River 2021 Hunting Hill Chardonnay
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$79.99
| Kumeu River Wines, established in 1944 near Auckland, New Zealand, is a family-owned winery renowned for its exceptional Chardonnay. Led by Michael Brajkovich, New Zealand’s first Master of Wine, the winery emphasizes sustainable practices and Burgundian techniques, producing wines celebrated globally for their elegance and complexity. Key Wine Details: • Varietals: 100% Chardonnay • Region: New Zealand • Appellation: Kumeu • Aging: This wine was matured for 11 months in French oak • Alcohol: 13.5% abv • Eco-Practices: Sustainable, Vegan • 95 Points Wine Spectator • Single Vineyard The Kumeu River 2021 Hunting Hill Chardonnay exemplifies the elegance and complexity characteristic of New Zealand's premier Chardonnays. It opens with vibrant aromas of lemon and lime zest, complemented by floral notes and a distinctive flinty minerality. On the palate, the wine offers a rich and textured experience, featuring flavors of white peach, nectarine, and subtle hints of toasted oak. A backbone of crisp acidity provides balance, leading to a long, harmonious finish. This vintage, benefiting from 11 months of maturation in French oak barrels, showcases the vineyard's unique terroir and is poised for graceful aging over the next decade. |
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