The small but perfectly formed 2024 vintage of Kumeu River is one of the most exciting ever from this iconic New Zealand estate.  These wines continue to rival Burgundy’s finest but at a fraction of the cost. 

The brilliant Estate Chardonnay is Kumeu’s calling card, capable of ageing beautifully for up to decade and often compared to white Burgundy at many times the price.  Ripe peach and apricot, lemon zest, and subtle oak combine with a fine backbone of acidity. Always good, but in 2024 it is especially balanced and complex, this comes highly recommended.

"The 2024 Estate Chardonnay is floral and tightly coiled, with a scratched lime backbone. It's not as complex as the Ray's Road tasted alongside, yet it's utterly composed and restrained. It is mineral and very good indeed.  Drink 2025-2034."  The Wine Advocate

“Amongst the very best Chardonnay producers in the world is Kumeu River in New Zealand. Their Chardonnays were put to the test a few years ago when several were assessed blind, intermixed with some very serious Puligny-Montrachets and Meursaults. Kumeu River triumphed to such an extent that it became almost embarrassing. And to think that you can buy an entire case of Kumeu River for the cost of a single bottle of some Grand Crus.“  Neal Martin