Kumeu River Wines – A Global Benchmark in New Zealand Chardonnay
Just 30 minutes northwest of Auckland, Kumeu River Wines stands as a testament to New Zealand’s winemaking excellence.
Established in 1944 by the Brajkovich family, this winery has garnered international acclaim, particularly for its Burgundian-style Chardonnays. Their meticulous approach—utilising indigenous yeasts, extended lees aging, and malolactic fermentation—has positioned their wines alongside some of the finest globally.
Their meticulous approach—utilising indigenous yeasts, extended lees aging, and malolactic fermentation—has positioned their wines alongside some of the finest globally.
Beyond Chardonnay, Kumeu River also produces notable Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir, each reflecting the unique terroir of the Kumeu region. Visitors are welcomed into a warm, family-run environment where they can experience firsthand the dedication and passion that go into every bottle.
Visitors are welcomed into a warm, family-run environment
Visit Kumeu River Wines:
Address: 550 State Highway 16, Kumeu 0892, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 412 8415
Email: paul@kumeuriver.co.nz
Website: kumeuriver.co.nz
Instagram: @kumeuriverwines
Facebook: facebook.com/KumeuRiverWines
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Written by
Semisi Telefoni
The Wine Chief · Co-founder, Premier Ligne 1817
I went from the front row to the first pour. I studied wine in Champagne and Burgundy, and I write here about the bottles, people and places behind every glass. No pretence, no wine snobbery.
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semisi@thewinechief.co.nz · +64 21 088 47284
