{"title":"AUCKLAND","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Auckland_Collection_Banner.jpg?v=1529675277\" alt=\"Auckland Vineyard and Winery\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eAuckland\u003c\/b\u003e is the historic heart of New Zealand’s wine industry and remains home to some of the country’s most prestigious estates. Spread across three distinct areas—\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"201\"\u003eKumeu\u003c\/b\u003e to the west, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"220\"\u003eMatakana\u003c\/b\u003e to the north, and the stunning \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"260\"\u003eWaiheke Island\u003c\/b\u003e—this region benefits from a warm, maritime climate that allows for incredible diversity in wine styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIn the cooler, clay soils of Kumeu, you will find some of the finest \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e in the southern hemisphere. These wines are celebrated for their elegance and mineral edge, often compared to the greats of Burgundy. Meanwhile, a short ferry ride away on Waiheke Island, the warmer, drier conditions are perfect for producing concentrated and sophisticated \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"354\"\u003ered wines\u003c\/b\u003e. Here, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"371\"\u003eSyrah\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"381\"\u003eBordeaux-style blends\u003c\/b\u003e (Cabernet and Merlot) thrive, resulting in deep, complex wines that are a favourite for collectors. Whether you are looking for a crisp, world-class white or a bold, silky red, Auckland’s boutique vineyards offer a level of quality and craftsmanship that is hard to beat.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kumeu-river-coddington-chardonnay","title":"Kumeu River Coddington Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kumeu River Coddington Chardonnay is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington and whose grapes have contributed to the blend of Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay since 1998. It is a vineyard that produces very rich and unctuous Chardonnay that the team at Kumeu have long believed could make an excellent single vineyard wine. In 2006 it was decided to give Coddington single vineyard status to reflect this vineyard’s unique character. The 2022 vintage continues the run of excellent vintages. Harvested in perfect conditions the 2022 Coddington shows a step up from what we have seen in the past from this vineyard. The wine is beautifully ripe in the yellow peach and apricot spectrum, with a background of toasted oak and caramelised hazelnut. It is the biggest style in our range, and satisfyingly rich as such, but also nicely balanced with its acidity. [#intro]Density, concentration \u0026amp; all the luscious creaminess expected of the Coddington vineyard...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumeu River","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39477893398595,"sku":"A23KUMEUCODDINGTON-1","price":43.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/CoddingtonBottle.jpg?v=1627736545"},{"product_id":"kumeu-village-chardonnay","title":"Kumeu River 'Village' Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eKumeu Village Chardonnay is made by Master of Wine Michael Brajkovich from sustainably grown Chardonnay grapes that are sourced from vineyards in Kumeu and Hawkes Bay. Fermented using local wild yeast with extended maturation on the yeast lees. The wine is bottled at the Kumeu River Cellars in Kumeu. The perfect aperitif Chardonnay, it's a wine that pairs very well with all types of seafood. Fermented 40% in old French oak barriques, and 60% in stainless steel tanks there is very little oak influence on either nose or palate. This has allowed the vibrant fruit to show through beautifully with lively lime and lemon aromas and a flinty, mineral edginess with hints of fig and white peach. 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The Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay is particularly ripe, peachy and not only delicious to drink, but also has the concentration and lingering complexity that you can expect from this wine. This is quality Chardonnay of style and pedigree that has the capability of aging as well as any of its predecessors. [#intro]A concentrated, ripe, peachy \u0026amp; delicious to drink Chardonnay with lingering complexity...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumeu River","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55389325394301,"sku":"A23KUMEUESTATECHARDONNAY-1","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/KumeuEstateChardonnayBt.jpg?v=1695830179"},{"product_id":"kumeu-river-hunting-hill-chardonnay","title":"Kumeu River Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmong the single-vineyard releases from the Brajkovich family, Hunting Hill is often the one that sets the hearts of Burgundy lovers racing. If the Maté’s Vineyard is the opulent king, Hunting Hill is the elegant, athletic prince. Planted on the slope overlooking Maté’s, this vineyard consistently produces wines with a distinctive \"mealy\" minerality and a piercing, high-toned citrus profile that draws frequent - and deserved - comparisons to the finest 1er Cru Puligny-Montrachet. The 2024 growing season in Kumeu was one of dramatic concentration. A cold snap during flowering in late 2023 naturally thinned the crop, resulting in yields that were down by over 30%. However, the summer that followed was near-perfect - dry, warm, but never excessively hot - allowing the fruit to ripen with incredible physiological maturity while retaining that signature Kumeu acidity. The 2024 Hunting Hill emerged as the \"powerhouse\" of the vintage releases, carrying a slightly riper alcohol profile that gives the wine a \"thunderous\" presence on the palate. The Hunting Hill Chardonnay has a sophisticated bouquet of lemon and lime blossom, white peach, and a distinctive flinty, struck-match reduction. The palate is where the low yields truly speak; it is concentrated, layered, and driven by a core of salted citrus and exotic spices like star anise and fennel. The oak - polished French barriques, 25% new - is masterfully integrated, smoothing the edges and adding a nutty, toasted hazelnut complexity that lingers on a tight, focused, and exceptionally long finish. 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These include a second alcoholic fermentation in the bottle and a maturation on yeast lees of not less than nine months. A similar set of standards apply to the vinification, including hand harvesting and whole bunch pressing. As the term implies, the taste should be creamy. To use the term Kumeu Crémant all the fruit used to make these wines must come from the estates vineyards at Kumeu River. The grapes are all hand harvested, gently pressed and spend 3 years on yeast lees before disgorgement to create a deliciously textural and refreshing sparkling wine. For the Kumeu Crémant Rosé, Kumeu River Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes blend together to create a deliciously dry and perfectly pink Crémant. The aromas of summer sparkle from the glass, freshly picked strawberries and white stone fruits abound on the textural palate. The perfect aperitif fizz! 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The 2023 vintage tells a story of meticulous selection. Following a season of dramatic rainfall and flash flooding in Auckland, the Brajkovich family’s commitment to hand-harvesting and rigorous triage was more critical than ever. The resulting wine is a departure from the tropical punch of sunnier years, leaning instead into a steely, composed, and flinty personality. On the palate, the 2023 Maté’s Vineyard is a masterclass in tension. It displays a \"millefeuille\" of texture (layered and complex) with notes of Meyer lemon, ginger cream, and white peach, all bound together by a racy, mouth-watering acidity. To maintain the purity of the fruit in this lighter-framed vintage, no new oak was used, allowing the natural mineral drive and saline finish to take centre stage. 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