Kumeu River / Matez Vineyards Chardonnay 2022
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Region: Auckland
<Varieties>
Chardonnay 100%
<Details/Technical Facts>
The winery's only Mendoza clone. Hand-picked and whole bunch pressed. Fermented in 100% French oak with natural yeasts, 100% malolactic fermentation. Aged in barrels for 11 months (30% new).
The vines of Mate's Vineyard are maturing nicely at 18 years and this is the only vineyard left planted with the Mendoza clone. The vine age and the distinctiveness of this clone help give Mate's Vineyard its unique character.
<<Tasting>>
It features gorgeous fruit aromas and minerals. It is closed when young, but has great complexity and concentration. It can be aged for 6 to 8 years.
This vineyard has always displayed a lifted fruit aroma with distinct minerality and this vintage is arguably the finest expression seen from this site. At this stage is quite closed but undeniably complex and concentrated. This will evolve beautifully over the next 6-8 years.