Kumeu River Chardonnay Rays Road Vineyard 2024

Very few wineries become masters of their Domaine like Kumeu River has. Kumeu River Winery is a family-owned New Zealand winery, established in 1944 by the Brajkovich family, who emigrated from Croatia. The winery is globally recognized for producing world-class Chardonnay, with wines often compared to those from Burgundy due to their elegance and complexity.  Today Michael Brajkovich, the founder’s grandson, runs the winery and is winemaker. The family has been key in establishing New Zealand as a leader in wine, respected internationally. Their Chardonnays have reached the pinnacle of quality offering spectacular complexity, layering and length reminiscent of the great white burgundy with an added fruit concentration that New Zealand’s terroir adds to their wines. If you are a Chardonnay fan, you must try their wines and I have been able to secure a spectacular price on one of their great single vineyard wines. We have the Kumeu River Chardonnay Rays Road Vineyard 2024 down to $38.99, a savings of 35%, 94pts by Parkers WA and the lowest price I could find in the US. Parker referred to these wines as “White Burgundy in Kiwi clothing” and comparing them favorably to the best white Burgundies, the highest compliment a Chardonnay of the new word can receive. Because of their great quality, these wines are normally never discounted and this is a rare chance to taste the finest at a great price. This is Chardonnay as good as it gets. Some of the greatest wines I have ever tasted, red or white, have been the great Chardonnays of the world. Kumeu River makes these kinds of wines. I strongly recommend.