"The Chardonnays produced by Kumeu River are not just among the best wines from New Zealand, they are some of the best Chardonnays in the world." James Suckling
"White Burgundy in Kiwi clothing." Neal Martin, Vinous.com
Kumeu River – without doubt - stands among the world's greatest Chardonnay producers. Family-owned since 1944, the Brajkovich family's Auckland estate has earned an international reputation for crafting Chardonnays of extraordinary quality and longevity, regularly drawing comparisons with the finest white Burgundies. Consistently championed by critics and sommeliers alike, Kumeu River remains one of the Southern Hemisphere's most respected and benchmark wineries.
Join us as we welcome owner and winemaker Michael Brajkovich MW (also the first New Zealander to earn the prestigious Master of Wine qualification) for this special tasting. This will be a unique opportunity to taste his new releases and hear firsthand the philosophy behind these celebrated wines. Michael will guide us through a selection of Kumeu River's acclaimed Estate and single-vineyard Chardonnays, sharing insights into the vineyards, vintages and meticulous winemaking that have made Kumeu River a global icon.
We hope you can join us!
On Tasting:
On Arrival
Kumeu River Cremant NV
Kumeu River ‘Village’ Chardonnay 2025
Kumeu River ‘Estate’ Chardonnay 2025
Kumeu River ‘Rays Road’ Chardonnay 2025
Kumeu River ‘Coddington’ Chardonnay 2025
Kumeu River ‘Hunting Hill’ Chardonnay 2025
Kumeu River ‘Hunting Hill’ Chardonnay 2019
Kumeu River Mates Vineyard Chardonnay 2025
Kumeu River Mates Vineyard Chardonnay 2017
