spiced aromas of primarily red berry fruits that include a broad array of warm earth notes as well as animale and underbrush hints that lead to delicious

The wine shows light spice notes with distant touches of dark fruit

black currant and boysenberry paste flavors wrapped in a lively black licorice note

especially in cooler years

compact and tightly wound finish

Kumeu River, Mates Vineyard Chardonnay Vintage:2022 spiced aromas of primarily redVery 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)