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Producer
Kumeu River
Kumeu River
Kumeu River
After arriving in New Zealand in 1938, Dalmatian Mate Brajkovic purchased a small vineyard with his parents in 1944, near the settlement of Kumeu, to the north west of Auckland. After son Michael took over Kumeu River Wines in 1982, the potential of Kumeu River began to be realised, and Kumeu River has now established its reputation as one of New Zealand`s best white wine producers. The estate is particularly renowned for its Chardonnay, and its Kumeu River and Mate`s Vineyard Chardonnay win international acclaim on a regular basis.
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Region
Auckland
Auckland
Auckland
With a third of the national population, Auckland is New Zealand's major city, spread over a narrow isthmus that enjoys a moderate subtropical climate and vibrant cityscape. Vineyards are scattered around the north and south of the city, with Matakana in the north and Kumeu in the north-west the most famous vineyard areas. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are all grown here, in varying quantities. Many of the first vines in the region were planted in Kumeu with the arrival of Dalmatian settlers in the late 1800s, and the family names of some of these pioneering winemakers are still associated with many of New Zealand's biggest wineries. Half-an-hour by ferry east of the city in the Hauraki Gulf, the laid-back island of Waiheke has its own microclimate, and much lower rainfall than the mainland with longer sunshine hours. Vineyards here have found success producing dark, expressive Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot while bottles of beautiful, inky Syrah and full-flavoured Chardonnay are worth seeking out.
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Grape Variety
Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Produced in wine regions across the world, Chardonnay is a white wine producing grape, and is made in many different styles. From the lean, crisp wines of Chablis, to the exceptional dry Blancs de Blancs of Champagne and the buttery, rich, oaky wines of the warmer regions of California, Chardonnay wines exhibit a full spectrum of flavours and styles. As a fairly neutral grape, it is the land, soil, location, climate and winemaker that have the biggest impact on this famous grape.
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