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Kumeu River Value Offer

by Dave Shoobert | Sep 18, 2025

One of the staff's favourites

"If Michael Brajkovich MW were a Burgundian rather than a New Zealander, he would be among the most celebrated white winemakers in the Côte de Beaune, right up there with the likes of Dominique Lafon, Pierre-Yves Colin Morey and Jean-Marc Roulot."

TIM AITKEN MW

Kumeu River Value Offer

"Quantities of all our wines will be low this year, but on the positive side, the quality across the board is outstanding."

KUMEU RIVER

2024 Estate Chardonnay

Usually $54

Now $49

$46.67 each in a 6-pack

($280/6-pack)

90-92 Points

"The 2024 Estate Chardonnay is floral and tightly coiled, with a scratched lime backbone. It's not as complex as the Ray's Road tasted alongside, yet it's utterly composed and restrained. It is mineral and very good indeed. This was tasted as a tank sample prior to filtration and bottling."

ERIN LARKIN, THE WINE ADVOCATE

2023 Estate Chardonnay

Usually $54

Now $46

$43.34 each in a 6-pack

($260/6-pack)

93 Points

"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."

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