{"title":"Kumeu River Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Kumeu River wines online in NZ, including Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay, single-vineyard Mate's and Hunting Hill Chardonnay, Ray's Road Chardonnay, Kumeu River Crémant and the Kumeu Village range. Delivered across New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKumeu River is a family-owned winery in Kumeu, north-west of Auckland, run by the Brajkovich family. It is best known for world-class Chardonnay, with single-vineyard wines from Mate's Vineyard and Hunting Hill that are regarded among New Zealand's finest white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kumeu-river-estate-pinot-gris-2025-750ml","title":"Kumeu River Estate Pinot Gris  2025 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-details__description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKumeu River Estate Pinot Gris \u003c\/strong\u003e is a rich, aromatic and beautifully textured Pinot Gris produced from vineyards in \u003cstrong\u003eKumeu, Auckland, New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e. Kumeu River describes its Estate range as being selected from some of its better Kumeu vineyard sites, representing a benchmark of quality for the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-details__description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThe nose offers inviting aromas of \u003cstrong\u003epeach and ripe stone fruit with delicate floral perfume\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate it is rich and complex, with a lively, succulent texture balancing the generous fruit. Its combination of richness, freshness and gentle sweetness makes this an especially versatile food wine, pairing beautifully with seafood, chicken, pasta and spicy dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peach, stone fruit and delicate floral notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and complex with ripe fruit and a lively, textured mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, aromatic and gently off-dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, persistent and fruit-driven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Gris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kumeu, Auckland, New Zealand\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kumeu River","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42149254758636,"sku":"631001","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/KumeuriverPinotGris.jpg?v=1788501523"},{"product_id":"kumeu-river-rays-road-chardonnay-2023-750ml","title":"Kumeu River Rays Road Chardonnay 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescribed as tight, focused and dense, showing cooked apple, mineral and stone characters with lime on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points – Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraised for its combination of citrus, savoury and nutty characters, lively acidity, depth and ageing potential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKumeu River Rays Road Chardonnay 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant, mineral-driven Chardonnay from the \u003cstrong\u003eRays Road Vineyard in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e. Planted on a north-facing limestone hillside at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e180 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e, this distinctive site produces Chardonnay with bright citrus character, flinty minerality and impressive natural freshness..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully precise New Zealand Chardonnay that combines richness with freshness, making it enjoyable now while offering excellent potential for further bottle development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus, white flowers, stone fruit and distinctive flinty minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated and focused with apple, lime, mineral and subtle oak characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, fresh and mineral-driven with vibrant acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rays Road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kumeu River","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42149285658860,"sku":"600136","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/KumeuRiverChardonnayRaysRoad.jpg?v=1788501353"},{"product_id":"kumeu-village-chardonnay-2025-750ml","title":"Kumeu Village Chardonnay 2025 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKumeu Village Chardonnay  750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-details__description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a wine where we always have a bottle in the fridge. The perfect aperitif Chardonnay, it's a wine that pairs very well with all types of seafood. F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eermented 40% in old French oak barriques, and 60% in stainless steel tanks there is very little oak influence on either nose or palate. This has allowed the vibrant fruit to show through beautifully with lively lime and lemon aromas and a flinty, mineral edginess with hints of fig and white peach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__accordion-item is-active\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-details__accordion-content rte\"\u003eThe weighty mid-palate also shows peachy ripeness along with crisp acid minerality that gives the wine a refreshing cleansing quality. This wine is delightful as an aperitif, and even better to drink with fish and shellfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__accordion-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlc: 13.5% \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kumeu Village","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42149295653100,"sku":"120334","price":20.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/products\/KumeuVillageChardonnay2021750ml.png?v=1638910840"},{"product_id":"kumeu-village-pinot-gris-2025-750ml","title":"Kumeu Village Pinot Gris 2025 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKumeu Village Pinot Gris 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMade by Master of Wine Michael Brajkovich from sustainably grown Pinot Gris grapes that are hand-harvested and sorted in our Kumeu Vineyards, then gently whole-bunch pressed. Fermented using local wild yeast with extended maturation on the yeast lees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma: \u003c\/strong\u003eExpressive with notes of ripe peaches, honeysuckle, and subtle hints of white flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eA mouthwatering acidity balanced by a well-rounded texture, delivering flavors of white peach, ripe apricot, and a touch of ginger and grapefruit on the finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lush and off-dry, this Pinot Gris showcases the varietal's characteristic richness and elegance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlc: 13.5% \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumeu Village","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42149332320492,"sku":"611672","price":20.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/KUMEUGRIS.png?v=1746070034"},{"product_id":"kumeu-village-pinot-noir-2025-750ml","title":"Kumeu Village Pinot Noir 2025 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKumeu Village Pinot Noir 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn April 2017 we took possession of a vineyard at Rays Road in Hawkes Bay that was already planted with Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The vineyard soil is wind-blown clay loess over limestone, so we were particularly keen to see how these varieties performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2018 was our first vintage from Rays Road and we were excited by the potential we saw with the Pinot Noir. Now, from the excellent 2020 vintage we have consolidated that quality expectation, and this year have blended the grapes from Rays Road with some outstanding richer Kumeu fruit with delicious results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine displays a bright cherry red \/burgundy colour with lifted red fruit aromas. On the palate the wine is cool, round and fruity and with a nice hint of chalky tannin that keeps the wine dry and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Soft, fruity, fresh, youthful and varietal bouquet of Pinot Noir. This simple yet well made Pinot Noir showcases the core signature of Pinot Noir ticking all the boxes of light red fruit aromas, immediately approachable fine fruit tannins and a bright refreshing finish. Balanced and well made with medium length and moderate complexity. Best drinking upon purchase and through 2021.\"- Cam Douglas, Master sommelier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13% \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumeu Village","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42149341102316,"sku":"933663","price":20.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/files\/10_915d8478-6be5-4da7-971e-7e91b875de7d.png?v=1692744652"},{"product_id":"kumeu-river-estate-chardonnay-2024-750ml","title":"Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2025 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKumeu River Estate Chardonnay 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuper Classic that ranks in any conversation of our finest chardonnays. For many commentators, Kumeu River represents the pinnacle of New Zealand Chardonnay production and this is world class wine by any yardstick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKumeu River Chardonnay is drawn from six different vineyard sites in the Kumeu Region. The winemakers were particularly careful in selecting only the very best grapes from these vineyards for the Kumeu River Estate label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand harvested whole-bunch pressed indigenous yeast fermentation, 100% barrel fermentation, 100% malolactic fermentation, 11 months maturation in barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features__section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-features__details j-product-features-details\"\u003e\"This is fresh, crunchy and clean, with mineral and spice notes and plenty of salty undertones. Sliced lemons and apples. Medium-bodied with a fresh finish. Drink now.\" - James Suckling, 93 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-features__details j-product-features-details\"\u003eAlc: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhiskeyonline | Whiskyonline NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kumeu River","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43129440272620,"sku":"24003202","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6412\/9964\/products\/KumeuRiverEstateChardonnay2021750ml.png?v=1659590053"},{"product_id":"kumeu-river-cremant-nv-750ml","title":"Kumeu River Cremant NV 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e Kumeu River Cremant NV 750ml \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-award\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"product-award__text\"\u003eCameron Douglas MS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-award__text\"\u003e – 92\/100\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-award\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-award__text\"\u003eNZ Wine Rater \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-award__text\"\u003e – 5 Stars, 93 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-award__text\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-award__text\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-award\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-award__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kumeu River Crémant fulfils a long-held ambition to produce high quality sparkling wine from our Chardonnay \u0026amp; Pinot Noir vineyards in Kumeu. The French term Crémant may only be used to describe a specific type of sparkling wine and must meet exacting production methods to maintain the integrity of the name. These include a second alcoholic fermentation in the bottle, and a maturation on yeast lees of not less than nine months. A similar set of standards apply to the vinification, including hand harvesting and whole bunch pressing. 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The site consistently produces beautifully ripe Chardonnay with impressive concentration and a distinctive mineral character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 vintage displays enticing aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elemon, lime blossom and ripe citrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with an added richness and generosity characteristic of the vintage. 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