{"id":6550188654635,"title":"Wines for the April 3rd Zoom Tasting","handle":"winesfortheapril3rdzoomtasting","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope you will join us at 4:00 on Saturday, April 3rd, for a tasting of the superb wines of Kumeu River with the proprietor, Paul Brajkovich. I have long considered Kumeu River to be one of New Zealand's top wineries (perhaps THE top) and am excited to share them with you. Kumeu River was founded by Paul's parents in 1944, making it more than 75 years old! Their wines will change your perception of what New Zealand winemaking is all about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for the tasting here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/98286835828?pwd=eitoTzFMWUc1dStuK1pFVjdNZEF3Zz09\"\u003ehttps:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/98286835828?pwd=eitoTzFMWUc1dStuK1pFVjdNZEF3Zz09 \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday's tasting will include, in this order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019 Kumeu River Village Chardonnay, $19.99 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect aperitif Chardonnay, this wine also goes very well with all types of seafood. Fermented 45% in old French oak barriques and 55% in stainless steel tanks, there is very little oak influence on either nose or palate. This allows the vibrant fruit to show through beautifully with lively lime and lemon aromas and a flinty, mineral edginess with hints of fig and white peach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase the Villages Chardonnay here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/products\/kumeurivervillagechardonnay2019\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/products\/kumeurivervillagechardonnay2019 \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2017 Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay, $32.99 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll barrel-fermented, with 20% new oak, the 2017 Estate Chardonnay is a stellar effort. Smoky, nutty hints of roasted cashews appear on the nose, adding depth and richness to notes of peach and pineapple. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it's richly textured — something of a cross between creamy and sherbet-like – coming to a long, luscious finish. It sure is delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase the Estate Chardonnay here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/products\/kumeuriverestatechardonnay2017\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/products\/kumeuriverestatechardonnay2017 \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018 Kumeu River Village Pinot Noir, $19.99 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Village Pinot Noir is made entirely from Hawke's Bay fruit. It's light ruby in color with pretty floral notes alongside hints of raspberry and strawberry. Light to medium in body, it's a silky-textured, red-fruited charmer with lovely length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase the Pinot Noir here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/products\/kumeurivervillagepinotnoir2018\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/products\/kumeurivervillagepinotnoir2018 \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see our complete schedule of upcoming tastings here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/collections\/upcoming-tastings\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/collections\/upcoming-tastings \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to schedule a private tasting for a group of friends or colleagues, email Hoyt at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hoyt@sunfishcellars.com\"\u003ehoyt@sunfishcellars.com\u003c\/a\u003e and he will help you plan something very special!\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2025-01-09T15:13:11-06:00","created_at":"2021-03-26T09:21:00-05:00","vendor":"Sunfish Cellars Wine \u0026 Spirits","type":"Tasting","tags":[],"price":7297,"price_min":7297,"price_max":7297,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39286230908971,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"11557","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Wines for the April 3rd Zoom Tasting","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":7297,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/fb-post-kumeu-river.jpg?v=1616773777"],"featured_image":"\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/fb-post-kumeu-river.jpg?v=1616773777","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":20280799756331,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.911,"height":628,"width":1200,"src":"\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/fb-post-kumeu-river.jpg?v=1616773777"},"aspect_ratio":1.911,"height":628,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/fb-post-kumeu-river.jpg?v=1616773777","width":1200}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope you will join us at 4:00 on Saturday, April 3rd, for a tasting of the superb wines of Kumeu River with the proprietor, Paul Brajkovich. I have long considered Kumeu River to be one of New Zealand's top wineries (perhaps THE top) and am excited to share them with you. Kumeu River was founded by Paul's parents in 1944, making it more than 75 years old! Their wines will change your perception of what New Zealand winemaking is all about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for the tasting here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/98286835828?pwd=eitoTzFMWUc1dStuK1pFVjdNZEF3Zz09\"\u003ehttps:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/98286835828?pwd=eitoTzFMWUc1dStuK1pFVjdNZEF3Zz09 \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday's tasting will include, in this order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019 Kumeu River Village Chardonnay, $19.99 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect aperitif Chardonnay, this wine also goes very well with all types of seafood. Fermented 45% in old French oak barriques and 55% in stainless steel tanks, there is very little oak influence on either nose or palate. This allows the vibrant fruit to show through beautifully with lively lime and lemon aromas and a flinty, mineral edginess with hints of fig and white peach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase the Villages Chardonnay here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/products\/kumeurivervillagechardonnay2019\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/products\/kumeurivervillagechardonnay2019 \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2017 Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay, $32.99 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll barrel-fermented, with 20% new oak, the 2017 Estate Chardonnay is a stellar effort. Smoky, nutty hints of roasted cashews appear on the nose, adding depth and richness to notes of peach and pineapple. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it's richly textured — something of a cross between creamy and sherbet-like – coming to a long, luscious finish. It sure is delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase the Estate Chardonnay here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/products\/kumeuriverestatechardonnay2017\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/products\/kumeuriverestatechardonnay2017 \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018 Kumeu River Village Pinot Noir, $19.99 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Village Pinot Noir is made entirely from Hawke's Bay fruit. It's light ruby in color with pretty floral notes alongside hints of raspberry and strawberry. Light to medium in body, it's a silky-textured, red-fruited charmer with lovely length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchase the Pinot Noir here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/products\/kumeurivervillagepinotnoir2018\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/products\/kumeurivervillagepinotnoir2018 \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see our complete schedule of upcoming tastings here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/collections\/upcoming-tastings\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sunfishcellars.com\/collections\/upcoming-tastings \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to schedule a private tasting for a group of friends or colleagues, email Hoyt at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hoyt@sunfishcellars.com\"\u003ehoyt@sunfishcellars.com\u003c\/a\u003e and he will help you plan something very special!\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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