2019 Kumeu Village Hand Harvested Chardonnay, Kumeu River

A great entry level Chardonnay from the prestigious Kumeu River Estate, this is a blend of fruit from Kumeu and Hawkes Bay. 80% of the fermentation was in barrel, not new, the remainder being in tank, resulting in a wine that combines attractive, ripe lemony aromas with delicate, flinty spice. Light in body, this is a squeaky-clean, racy wine with a finish that is pure and thirst quenching.