G&E's, Melbourne
Tasted Saturday, September 10, 2022 by G.M. with 146 views
8 bottles between 7 of us over dinner and much conservation. Yes, this was as much drinking as tasting, with plenty of wine and time, to savour and enjoy. Not surprisingly the notes became a little sketchy towards the end.
2021 Kumeu River Chardonnay Maté's Vineyard 97 Points
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland, Kumeu
Tasted next to 2018 Ridge Chardonnay and before 2005 Girardin Corton Charlemagne and 2002 Yarra Yering Chard. Incredible intensity, balance and length. This is an absolute belter. Obviously very young and fresh, but already delicious and revealing a profound depth. Wine of the night, even pipping the Corton Charlemagne. Kumeu beating burgundy. No news here. (97 Phenomenal wine)
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2018 Ridge Chardonnay Estate 94 Points
USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
Tasted next to Kumeu Mates 2021 and before 2005 Girardin Corton Charlemagne and 2002 Yarra Yering Chard. Delicious, round and balanced. Slightly warmer, more tropical fruit profile than the Kumeu. A terrific wine, but a tad overshadowed by its companion in the flight. (94 Excellent wine)
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