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  2023 Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay, Kumeu River

  £5495

  The flagship wine of Kumeu River, the 2023 Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay is a profound expression of site, vintage, and precision winemaking. Sourced from the estate’s most prized vineyard, planted in 1990 on clay-rich soils overlying sandstone, this wine epitomises the refined elegance and Burgundian character that has placed Kumeu River among the world’s elite Chardonnay producers.

  In the glass, it opens with a striking aromatic intensity,  ripe stone fruits, Meyer lemon, and white flowers, layered with hints of hazelnut, flint, and fine oak spice. The palate is richly textured yet impeccably poised, showcasing layers of nectarine, citrus peel, and subtle brioche, underpinned by a vibrant core of mineral-driven acidity. The finish is long, saline, and effortlessly graceful, promising both immediate enjoyment and remarkable ageing potential.

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  2008 Les Beaux Cailloux Chardonnay, Craggy Range

  £7500

  If this lunch or dinner is a special occasion then look no further!  The soils of the Gimblett Gravels Vineyard impart a finely textured mineral quality into the finished wine, unique to Chardonnay made from this region.  Traditionally made from a single Chardonnay block planted with a variety of clones, “Les Beaux Cailloux” represents the ultimate expression of winemaking art.  Finely flavoured, complex and tautly structured.    After 12 years in bottle this wine is at its peak and truly magnificent as well as being incredibly rare.

   

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  2022 Lion’s Tooth Chardonnay, Pyramid Valley

  £9200

  Pyramid Valley, established by Mike and Claudia Weersing, is a boutique powerhouse in Waipara’s limestone-rich Omihi Hills. They harness old vine Mendoza clones (planted 1982–1990) on cool clay soils to craft site-specific Chardonnay known for its balance of finesse and depth.

  The 2022 Lion’s Tooth Chardonnay is a world-class wine and a benchmark New Zealand Chardonnay for lovers of site-expressive wines.

  In the glass, it opens with a bouquet of white blossom, lemon curd, and ripe stone fruit, underpinned by flinty reduction and hints of cashew and crushed seashells. The palate is taut and energetic, offering a seamless interplay between citrus, nectarine, and wet stone minerality. A silky, gently oxidative texture from wild ferment and extended lees ageing adds depth, while the wine’s brisk acidity and restrained oak frame the fruit with precision.

  Lion’s Tooth takes its name from the abundance of dandelions, often dismissed as weeds, that grow freely among the vines, a nod to the estate’s biodynamic ethos, where such plants are seen as vital contributors to soil health and ecological balance.

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