{"product_id":"kumeu-river-mates-vineyard-chardonnay-2023","title":"Kumeu River Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eKumeu River Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 is the most structured of the producer’s three single-vineyard Chardonnays, with the longest ageing potential and a style that often draws comparisons to top-tier Puligny-Montrachet. Despite a more challenging 2023 vintage, it still delivers remarkable concentration, finesse, and depth—at a fraction of the cost of its Burgundian lookalike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Chardonnay shows a refined, polished presence rather than overt power. The nose opens with ripe peach, nectarine, and citrus blossom, followed by a gentle touch of honey, vanilla, and lightly toasted oak from mature barrels.\n\nThe palate is layered and balanced, with juicy stone fruit, pear, and a subtle creamy texture supported by fresh, vibrant acidity. A delicate nutty note, fine mineral tension, and a clean streak of lemon carry through the long finish, where a hint of buttery character adds elegance rather than weight. This is a Chardonnay built for both immediate pleasure and cellar time, with the structure to develop beautifully over the next 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMate's Vineyard is a 33-year-old site in Auckland, named after Maté Brajkovich, father of winemaker Michael Brajkovich, and first planted in 1990. In 2023, lower yields meant no new oak was used; instead, vinification relied on a high proportion of 1- and 2-year-old barrels, preserving the wine’s purity while still giving it its signature subtle barrel complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe this Chardonnay at 10-12°C to show its precision and depth. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, lobster, creamy seafood dishes, grilled scallops, or rich mushroom pasta; decanting is not necessary, though a little air in the glass can help reveal its layered aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKumeu River is one of New Zealand’s most respected Chardonnay specialists, with a long-standing reputation for producing wines of exceptional quality and Burgundy-inspired finesse. Based in Auckland, the estate has helped define the benchmark for premium New Zealand Chardonnay and is widely celebrated internationally for its consistency, elegance, and outstanding ageing capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumeu River","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122489401586,"sku":"FW-9080","price":64.12,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/kumeu-river-mates-vineyard-chardonnay-2023","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}