2019
Maté's Vineyard Chardonnay 2020 RELEASED IN AUGUST
2019
Maté's Vineyard Chardonnay 2020 RELEASED IN AUGUST
In 1990, Maté Brajkovich reworked the land and planted a new vineyard of Chardonnay vines on the site of the original vineyard that he and his family purchased in March 1944. The first grapes from this vineyard were harvested in March 1993, the year following Maté’s death. The resulting wine was released in November 1994 to coincide with celebrations marking the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Brajkovich Family’s arrival at Kumeu River.
Drink with
- Seafood
- Pasta
- Chicken
- Risotto
Maté's Vineyard Chardonnay
"Tense, ripe, pure, mineral, finesse, charm and beguiling. This is the best Mate’s I have encountered - the vintage says it all - aromas and flavours of apples and peaches, citrus of grapefruit and lemon then layers of new-ish wood adding in texture, harmony, tension and length. The acidity is ripe and almost sweet to the taste also suggesting a light saline note. The palate is full and lengthy, pure and generous. Available from August - put your name down for a case. Best drinking likely beginning 2022 through 2032."
98 Points
This is highest score I have ever awarded a New Zealand Chardonnay - this wine is simply fantastic!
Cameron Douglas MS
