Kumeu River

Maté's Vineyard Chardonnay

9.29 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Kumeu, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
David Demos

Crisp acidity. Pear and lemon on the palate, light buttery note with a hint of petrol. Long citrus finish. Medium plus body with ABV 13.5. Very good.

Crisp acidity. Pear and lemon on the palate, light buttery note with a hint of petrol. Long citrus finish. Medium plus body with ABV 13.5. Very good.

Aug 28th, 2020
Ely Cohn

“Everything in its place” is how Jancis put it. A nearly perfect wine. Bold components executed with precision. On day four, at room temp, it’s singing it’s denouement. Uniquely New Zealand. An uplifted zippy fruit freshness with vanilla spice integrated into slippy malo and citric acids.

Concentrated, acidic, buttery, and full of explosive ripe pear, starfruit, and butterscotch.

“Everything in its place” is how Jancis put it. A nearly perfect wine. Bold components executed with precision. On day four, at room temp, it’s singing it’s denouement. Uniquely New Zealand. An uplifted zippy fruit freshness with vanilla spice integrated into slippy malo and citric acids.

Concentrated, acidic, buttery, and full of explosive ripe pear, starfruit, and butterscotch.

Mar 27th, 2019
Zach Jindra

Slight smoke, grilled pineapple,yellow apple, slate

Slight smoke, grilled pineapple,yellow apple, slate

Mar 23rd, 2018
Paul Truszkowski aka Vinophil

Paul had this 8 years ago

Paul had this 8 years ago

Feb 16th, 2016
Erik Nordin

Erik had this 4 years ago

Erik had this 4 years ago

Jun 14th, 2020
Naboth van den Broek

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Naboth had this 5 years ago

Jun 2nd, 2019
Clement Leroux

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Clement had this 5 years ago

Nov 15th, 2018
Jonas Grahm

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Jonas had this 7 years ago

Dec 3rd, 2016
Bob Surrency

Bob had this 8 years ago

Bob had this 8 years ago

Sep 18th, 2016