2020 Kumeu River Chardonnay Estate

Community Tasting Notes (68) Avg Score: 90.5 points

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  3/31/2024 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 90 Points

  The reliable consistency of these is remarkable (though not surprising under screwcap). Not much variation in my last note or two. Maybe a touch smokier?

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  3/21/2024 - Fleets Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Lovely! Zesty citrus, pear, Chablis like opulence.
  Probably better and more joyous than the 2017 Chablis 1er cru we had earlier.
  Still fresh, possibly 5 more years left but will lose some energy no doubt.

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  3/15/2024 - depechemoroder Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Fairly consistent with previous notes - energy varies between bottles, but this could easily be the food served and palate at the moment. This bottle had a slightly smokier edge, but perhaps more rounded fruit and better integrated oak.

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  3/2/2024 - auldalliance Likes this wine:

  Little SO2 on this one. Oak and vanilla smooth out the tropical fruits. I think this is an earlier maturing vintage than some and is probably at its peak now.

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  2/11/2024 - Luke275 wrote:

  My favourite Chardonnay producer and this doesn’t disappoint. Insane VFM. The nose is all tropical fruits, especially really ripe pineapple and spice from the perfect use of oak. Palate is lemony fresh, with great acidity and lovely oak notes.

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