This is only the second New Zealand wine to receive 100/100 from JamesSuckling.com

"We are not going to be shy about it. We just gave a perfect score to a New Zealand chardonnay – Kumeu River Chardonnay Kumeu Mate’s Vineyard 2020. Both Contributing Editor Nick Stock and I have been saying for years that chardonnay from New Zealand is amazing, and the perfect wine has finally arrived."

Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com – 100/100
Bob Campbell, MW – 96/100
Steve Bennett, MW – 96/100
Rebecca Gibb, MW – 97/100

Refined on the nose and palate with aromas of hazelnut and peaches. Great length with a mineral backbone and very rich flavours. Will benefit from cellaring.