Kumeu River Villages Chardonnay 2023 Region:Martinborough defined by a sturdy tannin

defined by a sturdy tannin structure

but somewhere beyond all the shouting

gneiss and basalt

Using only native grapes (One quarter each Touriga Naçional

but it's prototypical Sicilian country

Kumeu River Villages Chardonnay 2023 Region:Martinborough defined by a sturdy tanninThe Kumeu River is a small, cheerful stream that runs through rich farmland just northwest of Auckland. It gives its name to a winery that put Aucklands wine country on the map with vibrant Chardonnay that still sets the tone for New Zealand. Today, the winery draws from vineyards all across the North Island, but the bright, zesty yet creamy core of pure fruit and intense minerality that made the winery famous still runs through every bottle. Kumeu