From one of New Zealand’s most celebrated Chardonnay producers, Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2023 delivers elegance, purity, and Burgundian finesse. Crafted from hand-harvested grapes grown in Kumeu’s coastal vineyards, this wine is fermented and matured in French oak barrels, developing complexity while retaining its vibrant freshness.

Aromas of white peach, citrus blossom, and toasted hazelnut lead to a finely textured palate with layers of stone fruit, lemon zest, and subtle flinty minerality. The finish is long, crisp, and beautifully balanced. Equally at home with fine seafood, roast chicken, or simply enjoyed on its own, this is a benchmark New Zealand Chardonnay with global acclaim.

The Brajkovich family and Kumeu River Wines is a story that parallels the New Zealand wine industry. From the pioneering days to the establishment of the New Zealand wine industry to today, the Brajkovich family have been internationally recognised as producing world class Chardonnay wine. Kumeu River is an Auckland-based, high profile, premium wine producer best known for its widely acclaimed Chardonnays.

Michael Brajkovic, was the first New Zealander to become a Master of Wine. Since taking over the property from his father, Michael has significantly improved the wine-growing and winemaking processes, that resulted in production of some of the best Chardonnays in the world.

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Chardonnay is one of the most versatile and widely planted white grape varieties in the world, renowned for its adaptability to diverse climates and winemaking styles. Originating in Burgundy, where it reaches its most elegant and mineral expression, Chardonnay can range from crisp and steely to rich and opulent, depending on where and how it is made. Its relatively neutral character allows it to reflect both terroir and technique—whether aged in stainless steel for a lean, citrus-driven profile, or in oak barrels to develop notes of vanilla, toast, and creamy texture. Flavours often include apple, pear, lemon, peach, and tropical fruits, with cool-climate examples offering tension and minerality, while warmer regions yield fuller, rounder styles. From Chablis to Napa, Margaret River to Sicily, Chardonnay remains a benchmark for quality and diversity in white wine.

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