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• White Wine

  2024 Village Chardonnay, Kumeu River

  £1650

  The 2024 Village Chardonnay captures the hallmark precision and vibrancy of Kumeu River, crafted from fruit sourced primarily from the limestone-rich soils of Kumeu’s Rays Road vineyard in Hawke’s Bay.  Fermented 84% in seasoned French oak barriques and 16% in stainless steel, this wine offers an elegant balance of subtle texture and bright, expressive fruit.

  On the nose, lively aromas of lime zest, lemon blossom and white peach are lifted by a flinty, mineral edge and delicate fig nuances. The palate is fresh and focused, with a linear citrus drive, moderate alcohol (12.5%) and a lovely chalky texture that speaks of its Hawkes Bay site. The finish is crisp and mouthwatering, leaving a refreshing trail of citrus and wet stone.

  Charming and vibrant in its youth, the 2024 Village Chardonnay is ideal as an aperitif and shines alongside seafood, shellfish and light poultry dishes.

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• White Wine

  2023 Estate Chardonnay, Kumeu River

  £2700

  Sourced from six carefully selected vineyard sites in the Kumeu region, the 2023 Estate Chardonnay continues Kumeu River’s tradition of crafting benchmark Chardonnay that consistently overdelivers on elegance and precision.

  The wine opens with fragrant aromas of lemon zest, subtle white peach and a delicate floral lift. On the palate, it is beautifully poised and finely textured, showing citrus-driven purity supported by understated oak influence – no new barrels were used, allowing the fruit and minerality to take centre stage. A silky mouthfeel and vibrant acidity lead to a clean, persistent finish with signature Kumeu finesse.

  Elegant and immediately drinkable, the 2023 Estate Chardonnay also has the structure to age gracefully over the next 4–6 years.

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• Champagne & Sparkling Wine

  Cremant, Kumeu River

  £2895

  Crafted with the same dedication to excellence that defines Kumeu River’s still wines, this Crémant represents the winery’s long-held ambition to produce a premium sparkling wine using the traditional method. Made from hand-harvested Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this wine is whole-bunch pressed and bottle-fermented, undergoing extended maturation on lees to develop texture and depth.

  The wine opens with elegant aromas of delicate red berries from Pinot Noir, entwined with floral notes and subtle citrus from Chardonnay. Hints of brioche and biscuit reflect its time on lees, adding complexity and finesse. On the palate, the Crémant is silky and refined, with a creamy mousse and a fine bead that carries through to a dry, refreshing finish.

  Beautifully balanced and texturally graceful, this sparkling wine is a versatile companion to canapés, seafood, or celebratory moments.

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• White Wine

  2023 Rays Road Chardonnay, Kumeu River

  £2895

  The 2023 Rays Road Chardonnay represents a new benchmark for this distinctive limestone hillside vineyard in Hawke’s Bay. Hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed, the wine was fermented with indigenous yeasts in seasoned French oak barrels, allowing the purity of the site to shine through without oak influence.

  Aromatically vibrant and lifted, the nose reveals crystalline citrus, subtle florals, and a flinty minerality that is fast becoming the hallmark of Rays Road. On the palate, it offers remarkable concentration and textural finesse, with layers of lemon zest, white stone fruit, and saline complexity. A core of bright acidity drives the wine through to a long, mineral finish.

  This is the most complete expression of Rays Road to date, delicious now, yet destined to evolve gracefully over the next 5–7 years.

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