Kumeu River Village Chardonnay Auckland, 2025 DOPE If you must crack it

If you must crack it open sooner pick big bright beautiful flavors and a very special night

Refrigerate after opening

for the very powerful wines of Aloxe-Corton (pronounced "Alosse")

The wine is sharp and briny

With vines boasting 55 years of age at the foot of the village hills

Kumeu River Village Chardonnay Auckland, 2025 DOPE If you must crack it100% Chardonnay from the growing regions of Kumeu and Hawkes Bay in New Zealand. A modern Burgundian style of Chardonnay, with richer lemon fruit and reductive aromatics, leaning towards a powerful expression. It also sees extended less contact boosting its texture and richness. It is extremely refreshing on its own but can be paired well with grilled halibut tacos.