complex and impeccably well-balanced finish

compact and tightly wound finish

especially in cooler years

Finishes juicy and imploded

The wine shows light spice notes with distant touches of dark fruit

Kumeu River, Mates Vineyard Chardonnay Vintage:2022 complex and impeccably well-balanced finishVery rich and serious on the nose nuts, nectarines and honeycomb. A mouth filling vinous palate, with mouth watering acidity and a chalky stony note. It grows in the mouth and gets fuller and fuller but always refreshing with it. Just great concentration of fruit and such length a joyous wine. Not often I would call a wine at this price good value, but this is for sure! GV (AC)