Country: New Zealand / Maté’s Vineyard
Variety: Chardonnay Kumeu
Winery: Kumeu River /
The 2008 Maté’s shows more lushness than typical for the vineyard, but retains its hallmark lime-like acidity. It’s almost full bodied, with a creamy, lush mouthfeel and plenty of roasted-nut complexity wrapped around melony fruit. Finishes with lingering oak spice and citrus. Drink now–2016.