Description
Kumeu River, northwest of Auckland is without a doubt NZ’s finest chardonnay producer. Master of Wine and winemaker Michael Brajkovich has been crafting fine chardonnay at the estate since the 1980’s. Hand picked fruit and vigorous selection from the low yielding vines, whole bunch pressed, wild yeasts, 100% fermented in French oak barriques and full malolactic fermentation to soften the pristine acidity and add texture and dimension. Not surprising Michael is not shy in comparing his Chardonnays with the great White Burgundies like Domain Leflaive!
This is Kumeu’s entry pinot noir from the estate in Hawkes Bay – and a bargain! 100% hand harvested 100% de-stemmed then crushed Indigenous yeast fermentation 2 weeks total cuvaison Twice daily remontage 7 months maturation in tank
About this wine from the winemaker: “In April 2017 we took possession of a vineyard at Rays Road in Hawkes Bay that was already planted with Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The vineyard soil is wind-blown clay loess over limestone, so we were particularly keen to see how these varieties performed.
“2018 was our first vintage from Rays Road and we were excited by the potential we saw with the Pinot Noir. Now, from the exceptional 2025 vintage we have some excellent quality to produce a delicious Village Pinot Noir as well as the more complex Rays Road. This Village wine is from parcels in Rays Road that were not quite to the standard of the Rays Road bottling.
“The wine displays a bright, cherry red/burgundy colour with lifted red fruit aromas. On the palate the wine is cool, round and fruity and with a nice hint of chalky tannin that keeps the wine dry and refreshing.”
RRP $33 Our Special Price $24.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine
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