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Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2022

750 ml Chardonnay Hawke's Bay, New Zealand 2022

Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2022 is a dry, medium-bodied white from Chardonnay (Hawke's Bay, New Zealand), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, lobster. Cheapest offer £28.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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£28.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
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body
3 / 5
medium
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acidity
4 / 5
fresh
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oak
3 / 5
some
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Facts
Style
Rich, round whites
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Colour
White
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Origin
Hawke's Bay · New Zealand
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Grapes
Chardonnay
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ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
About Chardonnay
Typical aromas: green apple, lemon, wet stone (cool); peach, melon, pineapple (warm). Serve at 8–12 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Kumeu River is a well-regarded New Zealand winery situated in close proximity to Kumeu, a town located 25 kilometres northwest of central Auckland. The estate has gained recognition for its Chardonnay wines crafted in the Burgundian style, offering a range of distinct expressions. This specific bottling hails from the bountiful 2022 vintage, which proved to be an exceptional year for winemakers in New Zealand. Kumeu River completed an early harvest in mid-March, resulting in Chardonnay fruit of outstanding quality and purity.

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