New Zealand: Auckland

A picture of a vineyeard on Central Otago, With its snow-capped mountain range in the background

Auckland

Key Variety: Chardonnay

The Auckland wine region is of historical significance with many famous names basing their wineries here due to their proximity to the city. The warm northern climate produces intense, rich wine, including Kumeu River’s range of outstanding Chardonnay.

Kumeu River Village Chardonnay 2008

Kumeu River Village
Chardonnay 2008

‘A great introduction to this iconic Chardonnay producer; mineral, grapefruit and toasty, well judged oak. Kumeu River are fully deserving of their prestige status.’

92/100 Dan Murphy’s Wine Panel

a vineyard shadowed by snow-capper mountain tops