{"product_id":"kumeu-river-cremant-blanc-de-blancs","title":"Kumeu River Crémant Blanc de Blancs","description":"\u003cp\u003eKumeu River Crémant Blanc de Blancs 2018 is a standout sparkling wine from one of New Zealand’s most respected producers, made entirely from Chardonnay. Crafted in Auckland by the Brajkovich family, it shows that world-class sparkling wine can thrive far beyond Champagne, with the finesse and precision to turn heads in any blind tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect a bright, finely beaded sparkling wine with a pale straw colour and a lively, elegant mousse. The nose is refined and focused, with notes of citrus, green apple, white flowers and a subtle brioche-like complexity from time on lees.\n\nOn the palate, it is crisp and linear, balancing fresh orchard fruit and lemon zest with a chalky, mineral edge and a creamy texture. The finish is clean, persistent and sophisticated, with enough structure to evolve beautifully in bottle over the next several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from 100% Chardonnay, this Blanc de Blancs comes from Kumeu River in Auckland, a cool-climate region well suited to preserving freshness and acidity. The wine reflects careful vineyard selection and meticulous cellar work, with a traditional approach that emphasises balance, purity and elegance rather than overt richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe well chilled at around 8–10°C. It pairs beautifully with oysters, crab, sashimi, tempura, roast chicken or creamy goat’s cheese, and it also works wonderfully as an aperitif. Decanting is not necessary; if anything, give it a few minutes in the glass to fully open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKumeu River is a family-owned estate founded by the Brajkovich family and now widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s benchmark producers. Best known for their exceptional Chardonnay, the winery has earned a strong international reputation for precision, restraint and consistency, and its sparkling wines extend that same level of quality into a highly impressive Blanc de Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumeu River","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252842713425,"sku":"FW-9082","price":39.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/kumeu_cremt_bdb_nv.png?v=1783447232","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/kumeu-river-cremant-blanc-de-blancs","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}