Kumeu River aus Auckland ist das Paradeweingut in Sachen Chardonnay in ganz Neuseeland.
Der Winespectator sagt über die Weine von Kumeu River :
"es sind die besten und langlebigsten Chardonnay-Weine in Neuseeland"
Verkostungsnotiz von Joe Czerwinski vom 28. Februar 2019:
Another fine effort from this terrific vineyard. the 2017 Hunting Hill Chardonnay delivers an array of mellow peach and melon notes. accented by delicate hints of roasted cashews. Medium to full-bodied. it's round. rich. creamy and long. almost decadent in style. Drink it over the next 6-7 years for its plush. languid fruit.
Verkostungsnotiz von James Suckling vom 19. Oktober 2018:
Very floral and quite toasty in the nose. this is already very attractive. in spite of its youth. Sleek yet polished with stunning concentration and vibrant acidity driving the very long. tight finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
Die Weinbereitung für den Kumeu River Hunting Hill Chardonnay:
Handlese. Ganztraubenpressung. Spontangärung mit wilden Hefen. Vergärung zu 100% im Holzfass. 100% malolaktische Vergärung. 11 Monate Reifung im Holzfass.