Kumeu River, Estate Chardonnay other_regions_italy with the energy and tension

with the energy and tension that is typical of the Nebbiolos of Gattinara

40 ha parcel of vines that average about 40 years of age)

touches of vanilla pod and crème fraîche infusing the citrus fruit and later peach skin and clementine

white pepper and mouth scraping salinity on the finish

but also some that will go down as landmarks in that history

Kumeu River, Estate Chardonnay other_regions_italy with the energy and tensionThe 2014 Estate Chardonnay shows a little more new oak than the other vintages, touches of vanilla pod and crme frache infusing the citrus fruit and later peach skin and clementine. The palate is well balanced and concentrated. This Estate Chardonnay displays an appealing roundness and more viscosity toward the finish, which reveals discreet walnut and fum notes. There is a sense of completeness to the 2014 and I can see it aging with real style.