Kumeu RiverRays Road Pinot Noir 2018

Name: Rays Road Pinot Noir
Brand: Kumeu River
SKU: VIN-008129
Price: 159.9 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Product code: 8129

£26.65 inc VAT

£159.90 / case of 6

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Red Wine from
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Country: New Zealand

Region: Hawke's Bay

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Kumeu River

Alcohol: 13%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Pinot Noir

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

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Country: New Zealand

Region: Hawke's Bay

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Kumeu River

Alcohol: 13%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Pinot Noir

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

Product Notes

Hailing from New Zealand's North Island, Kumeu River Rays Road Pinot Noir is a sophisticated wine boasting a striking ruby hue. Flaunting an elegant bouquet of soft red berries, dark cherries, and undertones of earthy spices, it treats the palate to a delightfully balanced, medium-bodied experience. With its rich acidity and silky tannins, this Pinot Noir engages your senses, offering a lingering finish that marries fruity and spicy notes harmoniously. Aged in French oak barrels, it carries a subtle woody character enhancing the complexity. This distinctive wine is perfectly suited for both special occasions and everyday indulgences.

Tasting Notes

Wine is bright, fragrant with ripe cherry and other red-fruit aromas. The palate is supple, deceptively concentrated with a distinctive limestone edge. It is delicious now, and we have no doubt that this complex wine will enhance further with bottle age.

About the Winery

Established in 1944, Kumeu River winery sits nestled in the heart of New Zealand's premier wine country, Kumeu. As a family-run operation, this winery is proud to carry a legacy of impeccable wine production across three generations. The Brajkovich family, the progenitors and caretakers of this wine-making marvel, honour their rich Croatian heritage while delving into the nuances of New Zealand viticulture.

The sun-dappled vineyards of Kumeu River sprawl across thirty hectares, with soil rich in clay and limestone, contributing a distinct expression to their world-renowned wines. Single variety vineyards coax out the best of the Chardonnay grape, producing wines brimming with complexity and depth. It's no surprise this vino has been lauded and loved by experts and beginners alike globally.

In terms of their winemaking process, Kumeu River follows a minimalist approach, allowing the vibrant fruit flavours to shine forth. They maintain a strong emphasis on hand-harvesting, traditional wine pressing, and indigenous yeast fermentation, all contributing to their authentic, top-tier wines.

Recognised internationally for their exceptional Chardonnays, Kumeu River is renowned for producing wines that rival those of Burgundy. Notably, their flagship Kumeu River Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay is a thing of legendary lore. This particular vintage consistently receives impressive scores from prestigious wine critics its alluring notes of ripe tropical fruits, elegantly balanced by a palate-cleansing acid finish, is nothing short of enchanting.

Additionally, the winery offers an unforgettable experience through comprehensive wine tastings and personal tours of the vineyard. Visitors are greeted with lush landscapes, tranquil settings and an in-depth look into the intricacies of crafting world class wines The warm, hospitable staff are always ready to share snippets of knowledge and insights, making your sojourn to Kumeu River winery a truly immersive and enlightening affair.

In short, the Kumeu River vineyards are a testament to methodical wine-making, a must-visit for any avid oenophile. You will find that each bottle encapsulates not only the pure essence of the terroir but the heart and soul of the industrious Brajkovich family, sprouting from every sip.

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