New Release: The sensational Kumeu River 2023

We are excited to offer you the latest 2023 vintage Kumeu River today. The Chardonnays made by New Zealand’s Kumeu River are one of the wine trade’s best inside tips. These are sensational and can give very good white Burgundy a serious run for its money, yet they remain absolute bargains.

All lines receive incredible scores given the price tags with Suckling giving the Rays Road Chardonnay 94 points and speaking of its “flavorful finish”.

The “fresh, crunchy and clean”  Estate Chardonnay got 93 points from Suckling and the River Village Chardonnay received 90 points from Erin Larkin for whom it is “ a really great entrée to the world of Kumeu River”. Finally, the Crement received 93 points from Suckling earlier this year who outlined it as  “a fresh and minerally sparkling wine with sliced apple, brioche and lemon character”.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you would like to secure any of the below cases:

2023 Kumeu River Rays Road Chardonnay

1cs (6*75cl OC) @ £95 per case in bond

 94  pts James Suckling

“A tight, focused and dense white. Sliced cooked apples, minerals and stone, with hints of dried mangoes. It’s medium-bodied and focused with a flavorful finish. Lime undertones. Drink or hold.”

2023 Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay

7cs (6*75cl OC) @ £90 per case in bond

93 pts james Suckling

“This is fresh, crunchy and clean, with mineral and spice notes and plenty of salty undertones. Sliced lemons and apples. Medium-bodied with a fresh finish. Drink now. Screw cap.”

2023 Kumeu River Village Chardonnay

1cs (6*75cl OC) @ £55 per case in bond

90  pts Wine Advocate Erin Larkin

“The 2023 Village Chardonnay is silky and sleek in the mouth, with lemon flesh, curd, almond meal and brine. The wine has loads of flavor but is restrained and composed; it’s a really great entrée to the world of Kumeu River. Eighty percent of the fruit is from the Hawke’s Bay vineyard. 12.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.”

NV Kumeu River Cremant

2cs (6*75cl OWC) @ £99 per case in bond

93 pts james Suckling

“A fresh and minerally sparkling wine with with sliced apple, brioche and lemon character. Medium-bodied, creamy and intense. Bread dough at the end. Tight and bright. 60% chardonnay and 40% pinot noir. Three years on the lees. Disgorged in October 2023. 5 g/L residual sugar. Drink now.”

Offered subject to final confirmation and remaining unsold. Available immediately in the UK. Offer expires 20th September 2024.