{"product_id":"kumeu-river-2025-kumeu-village-chardonnay","title":"Kumeu River 2025 Kumeu Village Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMade from 100% Chardonnay grapes, the 2025 cuvée is a blend of fruit from the historic Kumeu region and the Brajkovich family’s Rays Road vineyard in Hawke's Bay. The wine is crafted with meticulous attention to detail: it undergoes indigenous yeast fermentation and complete malolactic fermentation. The vinification process features 38% fermentation and aging in older French oak barriques to add texture, while 62% is fermented in stainless steel to preserve the vibrant, fresh fruit characteristics and crisp acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe wine pours a pale straw color and opens with a highly energized, mineral-driven nose of lime, citrus, and subtle stone fruit. On the palate, it is crisp and focused, delivering bright citrus flavors layered with delicate almond cream and a flinty, stony complexity. Moderate alcohol and lively acidity give the mid-palate weight and a lovely textured mouthfeel, ultimately culminating in a clean, dry, and mouthwatering saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBecause of its bright acidity, bone-dry profile, and gentle creaminess, this Chardonnay is the quintessential food wine. It shines as an apéritif but is exceptionally well-suited to pair with all kinds of seafood, including freshly shucked oysters, pan-seared white fish, and light creamy shellfish dishes. It also pairs delightfully with light summer salads, goat cheese, roast chicken, and fresh appetizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor's Wine Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48011629002973,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-17.06.40.webp?v=1781030355","url":"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.com\/products\/kumeu-river-2025-kumeu-village-chardonnay","provider":"Taylor's Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}