KUMEU RIVER CHARDONNAY MATE'S 2022 Country:New Zealand, Auckland, Kumeu After some late August hail

After some late August hail

Argentina (Viña Cobos)

Their 25 hectares of Erste Lage vineyards

With a rich copper color giving way to alluring auburn hues

KUMEU RIVER CHARDONNAY MATE'S 2022 Country:New Zealand, Auckland, Kumeu After some late August hailChardonnay at this level from New Zealand remains genuinely rare Mate's Vineyard is one of the few single site bottlings outside Burgundy consistently held in the same conversation as premier cru white Burgundy. Kumeu River farms these West Auckland clay loam soils organically, and the cool Tasman Sea influence keeps acidity sharp despite the region's warmth. Whole bunch pressing and barrel fermentation build texture without heaviness, landing white