{"product_id":"kumeu-river-mates-vy-chard","title":"Kumeu River Mates Vineyard Chardonnay 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-2xl\" data-streamdown=\"heading-2\"\u003eKumeu River Maté's Vineyard Chardonnay 2025\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-inside list-disc whitespace-normal [li_\u0026amp;]:pl-6\" data-streamdown=\"unordered-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 text-ink-primary text-t2 leading-6 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\" node=\"[object Object]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e Auckland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 text-ink-primary text-t2 leading-6 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\" node=\"[object Object]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eSub-Region:\u003c\/span\u003e Kumeu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 text-ink-primary text-t2 leading-6 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\" node=\"[object Object]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/span\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced from the low-yielding Maté's Vineyard, one of Kumeu River's most revered single sites. The vineyard's clay-rich soils and sheltered aspect provide the ideal conditions for producing fruit with exceptional concentration, precision, and longevity. Careful vineyard management and restrained cropping allow the site to fully express its hallmark power and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eWine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A benchmark New Zealand Chardonnay of tremendous depth and poise. The 2025 vintage shows layered aromas of ripe stone fruit, citrus curd, hazelnut, and subtle flinty complexity. The palate is concentrated and seamlessly textured, with fine acidity, beautifully integrated oak, and a long, mineral-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-inside list-disc whitespace-normal [li_\u0026amp;]:pl-6\" data-streamdown=\"unordered-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 text-ink-primary text-t2 leading-6 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\" node=\"[object Object]\"\u003eRoast chicken with morel cream sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 text-ink-primary text-t2 leading-6 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\" node=\"[object Object]\"\u003eLobster with beurre blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 text-ink-primary text-t2 leading-6 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\" node=\"[object Object]\"\u003eAged Comté or Gruyere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eAccolades (2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-inside list-disc whitespace-normal [li_\u0026amp;]:pl-6\" data-streamdown=\"unordered-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 text-ink-primary text-t2 leading-6 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\" node=\"[object Object]\"\u003e98\/100 points — James Suckling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-1 text-ink-primary text-t2 leading-6 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:inline\" data-streamdown=\"list-item\" node=\"[object Object]\"\u003e97\/100 points — Bob Campbell MW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093980893399,"sku":"9416504009097","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.villagewines.co.nz\/products\/kumeu-river-mates-vy-chard","provider":"VILLAGE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}