Kumeu River: Rays Road Chardonnay 2020

2: Chardonnay 100%

5: weiß, trocken; 13,5% Vol.; Trinkreife: 2022–2035; Verpackt in: 12er

3: Suckling: 95/100; Parker: 94/100; Jancis Robinson: 17/20

6: Neuseeland, Hawke's Bay

7: Allergene: Sulfite, Abfüllerinformation
Abfüller / Importeur: Kumeu River, 550 State Highway 16, 0892 Kumeu, NEUSEELAND

Parker über: Rays Road Chardonnay

-- Parker: The 2020 Rays Road Chardonnay is still largely made from fruit from the vines that were original in the vineyard; however, there were some new plantings coming online in this vintage. In majority, this is clone 95. So, on the nose, there is white peach, lemongrass, a hint of torched tatami mat, almond meal, croissant and pastry. It's really settled into itself now, after several years in bottle, and it's moving toward that gently nutty, silky space. '2019 was good from the start, but 2020 was like 'here, hold my beer, I'll show you how it's done,'' says Michael Brajkovich. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. 94/100

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