2021KumeuRiverEstateChardonnayKumeu,NewZealand

<p>Hand harvested</p><p>Whole-bunch pressed</p><p>Indigenous-yeast fermentation</p><p>French oak barrels, 20% new oak</p><p>100% barrel fermentation</p><p>100% malolactic fermentation</p><p>11 months maturation in barrel</p><p>The 2021 vintage was affected by spring frost in 2020 and subsequently yield was 35% less than usual. The quality however was excellent and has produced another fabulous Estate Chardonnay. Kumeu vineyards that contribute to this wine gave us a blend of Chardonnay that is particularly concentrated with very citrus, preserved lemon aromas and a dense layered palate with lingering complexity. This is a quality Chardonnay wine of style and pedigree that is delicious now but has the capability of aging as well as any of its predecessors.</p>