Kumeu River Maté's Vineyard Chardonnay Auckland, 2023 cranberry sparkling and with a mild

sparkling and with a mild acidity that evokes freshness

All the grapes from this wine were sourced from the young vine patches of estate vineyards (Gaisberg & Heiliginstein)

The resulting spirit rests for a minimum of two months in stainless steel before it is sweetened with cane sugar and brought to proof

It is crisp and refreshing

Kumeu River Maté's Vineyard Chardonnay Auckland, 2023 cranberry sparkling and with a mildThis wine is made from 100% Chardonnay. We would pair this with poached lobster and truffled gnocchi topped with a cognac cream sauce. The Kumeu River Winery was founded in 1944 and helped establish Auckland as a world class wine region. Mat's vineyard is the lowest lying and oldest vineyard at the winery, yet is still protected from long sun exposure. The vineyard is planted to the Mendoza clone, known for low yields and a slower ripening time, and