Kumeu, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
An excellent example of how good New Zealand Chardonnays have become. Lemony Mineral Mealy with a touch of Flint. Could be a top quality Premier Cru. The winemaker and owner Michael Brajkovich MW gave an illuminating presentation at Pinot Noir NZ 17 on indigenous yeast fermentations which in his experience results in the yeast character to fade into the background allowing the grape and the terroir to come to the fore.
An excellent example of how good New Zealand Chardonnays have become. Lemony Mineral Mealy with a touch of Flint. Could be a top quality Premier Cru. The winemaker and owner Michael Brajkovich MW gave an illuminating presentation at Pinot Noir NZ 17 on indigenous yeast fermentations which in his experience results in the yeast character to fade into the background allowing the grape and the terroir to come to the fore.
Feb 5th, 2017
Citrus, beeswax, white peach, with a Leflaive-like flair. Very very nice!
Citrus, beeswax, white peach, with a Leflaive-like flair. Very very nice!
Nov 29th, 2014
2010v incredibly lifted aromas brown pear white nectarine and savory layers honeycomb wax and brioche and cereal. Exceptional length
2010v incredibly lifted aromas brown pear white nectarine and savory layers honeycomb wax and brioche and cereal. Exceptional length
Oct 22nd, 2014
Crisp fruit, medium bodied yellow fruits, refreshing with great energy.
Crisp fruit, medium bodied yellow fruits, refreshing with great energy.
Jul 8th, 2014Easily mistaken for top PC Burgundy. Well defined oak with gorgeous creamy texture. De-li-cious!
Easily mistaken for top PC Burgundy. Well defined oak with gorgeous creamy texture. De-li-cious!
Apr 19th, 2014
Plush and intriguing. Drinking very well at age 10, this is one of my favorite Chardonnays. Notes similar to last time with a slight oiliness.
Plush and intriguing. Drinking very well at age 10, this is one of my favorite Chardonnays. Notes similar to last time with a slight oiliness.
Nov 24th, 2020
Amandel, vuursteen, rijke neus! In de mond net wat minder overtuigend, maar toch erg fraai
Amandel, vuursteen, rijke neus! In de mond net wat minder overtuigend, maar toch erg fraai
Jan 12th, 2019
What a wonderful and cool Chardonnay this is!
Lemonpreserve, lime juice, smoky minerality, faint hints of spicy sweetness (hoisin?), great bitter notes in the back.
Wonderful acidity, very piquant and energetic, clearly a Cool Climate wine. Giving most village-Burgundies a run for their money. This certainly is 1er Cru-level.
Hats off!
What a wonderful and cool Chardonnay this is!
Lemonpreserve, lime juice, smoky minerality, faint hints of spicy sweetness (hoisin?), great bitter notes in the back.
Wonderful acidity, very piquant and energetic, clearly a Cool Climate wine. Giving most village-Burgundies a run for their money. This certainly is 1er Cru-level.
Hats off!
Pale yellow viscosity. Green apple, lemon peel, vanilla and chalkiness. Very good
Pale yellow viscosity. Green apple, lemon peel, vanilla and chalkiness. Very good
Mar 20th, 2016
Nice New Zealand wine for dinner. Birthday with Emi at Nougatine. 9/10/13
Nice New Zealand wine for dinner. Birthday with Emi at Nougatine. 9/10/13
Sep 11th, 2013