KUMEU RIVER CHARDONNAY VILLAGES 2025 Alvarinho Vinification and aging occur entirely

Vinification and aging occur entirely in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks

This Chenin Blanc from the Contermanskloof vineyard in Durbanville is sourced from 42-year-old bushvines

now in their 13th generation in the Port trade

creating a delightful interplay of sweetness and warmth

KUMEU RIVER CHARDONNAY VILLAGES 2025 Alvarinho Vinification and aging occur entirelyLively lime, lemon, and white peach dominate the glass, with a flinty mineral edge that lifts the whole profile. Grapes from Kumeu's cool, clay heavy Auckland soils and Hawkes Bay combine to give the wine both freshness and body. Fermentation splits between stainless steel (67%) and old French oak barriques (33%), the barrels adding subtle richness without detectable oak flavor while the tank portion keeps the fruit precise. The mid palate is weighty