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KUMEU RIVER CHARDONNAY MATE'S 2022 Port Blend taut Chardonnay than its moreChardonnay at this level from New Zealand remains genuinely rare Mate's Vineyard is one of the few single site bottlings outside Burgundy consistently held in the same conversation as premier cru white Burgundy. Kumeu River farms these West Auckland clay loam soils organically, and the cool Tasman Sea influence keeps acidity sharp despite the region's warmth. Whole bunch pressing and barrel fermentation build texture without heaviness, landing white