Kumeu River, Mates Vineyard Chardonnay other_regions_australia Reduction currently dominates what appears

Reduction currently dominates what appears to be notably ripe fruit

Starts out better than it finishes

made from the second set of vines planted on the site

(from Les Fremières

There is seriously impressive size

Kumeu River, Mates Vineyard Chardonnay other_regions_australia Reduction currently dominates what appearsVery rich and serious on the nose nuts, nectarines and honeycomb. A mouth filling vinous palate, with mouth watering acidity and a chalky stony note. It grows in the mouth and gets fuller and fuller but always refreshing with it. Just great concentration of fruit and such length a joyous wine. Not often I would call a wine at this price good value, but this is for sure! GV (AC)