Fine Wine: New World Wines

Live Virtual Auction, 18 September 2022

New World Wines

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  • Kumeu River; Chardonnay; 2014; 1 (1 x 1); 1500ml
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Kumeu River
Chardonnay 2014
1 (1 x 1) 1500ml
In 1990, Maté Brajkovich reworked the land and planted a new vineyard of Chardonnay vines on the site of the original vineyard that he and his family purchased in March 1944. The first grapes from this vineyard were harvested in March 1993, the year following Maté's death. The resulting wine was released in November 1994 to coincide with celebrations marking the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Brajkovich Family's arrival at Kumeu River.

Provenance

Coats Family cellar.

Critics Ratings

'Savoury on the nose and extremely burgundian. So composed. Such balance. Everything in its place. Almost the weight of a burgundy grand cru. Smashing! Great crystalline structure with massive fruit in the middle. Still some chew on the end.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 18.5/20 (Sept 2018)

'The 2014 Maté's Vineyard Chardonnay has a riveting, brilliantly defined bouquet of oyster shell, citrus peel and apple blossom, all very penetrating and focused. The palate is well balanced with superbly pitched acidity and well-integrated oak. There is real depth and persistence to this Chardonnay, yet there is also an effortless feel, as if it knows how good it is. World-class stuff.' - Neal Martin, Vinous, 95/100 (Feb 2019)

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