Reviews & Ratings

2011 Kumeu River Chardonnay "Kumeu Village Hand Harvested"

Winery: Kumeu River

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Kumeu Village Hand Harvested"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Kumeu

State or country: New Zealand

Price: $20

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 87.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: November 29, 2014

Wine Review: This light yellow colored Chardonnay from New Zealand opens with a fragrant ripe pear bouquet with a hint of hazelnut and lemon. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, slightly acidic and round. The flavor profile is a mild mineral infused pear and pineapple with hints of hazelnut, melon and ginger. The finish is dry and its flavors linger for quite a while. This tropical styled Chard would pair well with chicken and penne with alfredo sauce. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This year's Village Chardonnay features attractive lifted fruit aromas with a touch of nuttiness: the hint of hazelnut that is so typical of Chardonnay. The palate also shows a nice peachy ripeness with a crisp flinty character that gives the wine a refreshing cleansing quality. This wine is perfect to drink with fish and shellfish.

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