Country: New Zealand / Maté’s Vineyard
Variety: Chardonnay Kumeu
Winery: Kumeu River /
Choosing favorites among Kumeu River’s Chardonnays is always difficult. The 2013 Maté’s is potentially the longest lived of this year’s releases, showcasing tight, crisp citrus fruit garnished with hints of butter, tropical fruit and mocha-like oak. Drink 2018–2025.