2021 Kumeu River Village Chardonnay, Kumeu, New Zealand (750ml) Solera polished tannin and a great

polished tannin and a great finish

strawberry and raspberry

this red- and black-fruited wine has a creaminess on the palate

technical director

With fabulous purity and integrated acidity

2021 Kumeu River Village Chardonnay, Kumeu, New Zealand (750ml) Solera polished tannin and a greatWINEMAKER NOTES: Produced from hand harvested grapes grown in Kumeu and Hawkes Bay, this wine was fermented 42% in old French oak barriques, and 58% in stainless steel tanks. The barrel fermentation provides some richness but very little oak influence. Combined with the tank fermentation, this allows the vibrant fruit to show through beautifully with lively lime and lemon aromas and a flinty, mineral edginess with hints of fig and white peach. A