Kumeu River Rays Road Chardonnay 2022

Kumeu River Rays Road Chardonnay 2022Region: Auckland, New Zealand Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Tasting Notes: Rays Road is Kumeu Rivers new vineyard site in Hawkes Bay. This limestone hillside is at 180 m altitude, with a northerly aspect. It is dry farmed to yield high quality grapes for wine under the Rays Road name for our Kumeu River label. This Chardonnay was hand harvested, whole bunch pressed and fermented with wild yeast in older French Oak barrels to give a wine that is zesty and

with a firm structure

Touriga Francesa

round and concentrated with great poise and focus

Aged in oak barrels which gives an important support in terms of tannin but also sensorial roundness

Varietal: Blend of 67% Pinot Noir  33% Chardonnay

thus resulting in a complex and seductive wine

cedar and wild thyme

mineral acidity

acacia and sweet hints of vanilla

Tasting Notes: This very traditional Australian ‘Dry Red’ style has been part of Heada's heart for many years and literally reminds me of home when they get it in the glass

Varietal: Chenin Blanc

such as pineapple