Description
From the pioneering days to the establishment of the New Zealand wine industry to today, the Brajkovich family have been internationally recognised as producing world-class wine. Kumeu River Wines encompasses 30 hectares of vineyards, which are predominantly clay soils overlying a sandstone base. Despite being situated well north of New Zealand’s other viticultural regions, Kumeu’s climate is kept cool thanks to its close proximity to the Tasman Sea, just 20km to the west and the Pacific Ocean 30km to the east.
The Village wines represent a level of well-crafted wines from the care and attention shown to the Estate and Single Vineyard wines. These wines are made from sustainably grown grapes that are hand-harvested, fermented using only wild yeast with extended maturation on yeast lees and bottled in our cellars in Kumeu. Suitable for all occasions and ready to drink now.
Tasting Notes
The 2018 was the first vintage from Rays Road and producer was excited by the potential saw with the Pinot Noir.
Now, from the exceptional 2025 vintage they have some excellent quality to produce a delicious Village Pinot Noir as well as the more complex Rays Road.
This Village wine is from parcels in Rays Road that were not quite to the standard of the Rays Road bottling.
This is Kumeu’s entry pinot noir from the estate in Hawkes Bay – and a bargain! 100% hand harvested 100% de-stemmed then crushed Indigenous yeast fermentation 2 weeks total cuvaison Twice daily remontage 7 months maturation in tank
The wine displays a bright, cherry red/burgundy colour with lifted red fruit aromas. On the palate the wine is cool, round and fruity and with a nice hint of chalky tannin that keeps the wine dry and refreshing.
