These 2023 wines from Kumeu River Estate are a 'Tour de Force'

The wines, from 40 year old vines on the Brajkovich family estate just outside Auckland, show how the deft hand of winemaker Michael Brajkovich.

In the face of adverse conditions he has produced wines of breath-taking purity and length worthy of their international reputation.

" Very steely and floral, with brightness and impressive aromas of honeysuckle, lemongrass and just a touch of cream. Medium- to full-bodied with layered and creamy phenolics that give a lovely, almost velvety texture to the wine, and then the end is so crisp and minerally." - James Suckling, 97 Points