THE PERFECT APARETIF CHARDONNAY

Surprisingly rich nose. Fine, appetising, crisp palate with just a little chewiness still evident at this point. There's a suggestion of sweet grapefruit juice. Really clean, fresh and long. Jancis Robinson 16.5/20 points.

• Well balanced, citrus notes, pleasant minerality
• 16.5 Jancis Robinson
  
• Aged on the lees

Cellaring: Drink when young

Food Pairing: Shellfish, Goats cheese & feta

STORY BEHIND THIS WINE

The Brajkovich family and Kumeu River Wines is a story that parallels the New Zealand wine industry. From the pioneering days to the establishment of the New Zealand wine industry to today, the Brajkovich family have been internationally recognised as producing world class wine. The Brajkovichs are focused on and internationally recognised as producing world class Chardonnay.