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Kumeu River New Releases

This morning sees the release of the new vintages from top Kiwi estate Kumeu River, whose Chardonnays have captured the hearts of wine lovers the world over. Rivalling the finest white Burgundies for a fraction of the price, we were blown away by the quality of the 2024 Estate and 2024 Rays Road, at our tasting with head winemaker Michael Brajkowich MW. Both cuvées are available at just £95.00 per 6 bottles IB each.  

The 2024 follows a run of small but exquisite vintages from Kumeu River. The Estate Chardonnay comes from Kumeu River vineyards in Auckland, primarily on heavy clay, whereas the Rays Road is from their Hawkes Bay estate, on limestone. 

These wines are not available online please email or call us for details.

Pricing

  • IN BOND prices exclude UK Duty and VAT. Wines can be purchased In Bond for storage in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse, or for export to non-EU countries. Duty and VAT must be paid before delivery can take place.

  • RETAIL prices include UK Duty and VAT. Wines for UK delivery can only be purchased this way.

Additional Information

  • Duty Paid wines have been removed from Bond and cannot subsequently be returned to Bond.  VAT is payable on Duty Paid wines. These wines must remain Duty Paid but can be purchased as such for storage subject to VAT.

  • En Primeur wines can only be purchased In Bond. On arrival in the UK these wines can either be stored In Bond in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse or delivered directly to you. When you decide to take delivery, Duty and VAT at the prevailing rate become payable.

Tax status

  • IB: In Bond. These wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. Wines can be purchased In Bond for storage in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse, or for export to non-EU countries.

  • DP: Duty Paid. Wines for immediate UK delivery must be purchased Duty Paid. VAT is payable on Duty Paid wines. Wines which have been removed from Bond cannot subsequently be returned to Bond. They must remain Duty Paid but can be purchased as such for storage subject to VAT.

  • EP: En Primeur. These wines are lying in the Domaines’ cellars until shipping. They can only be purchased In Bond. On arrival in the UK these wines can either be stored In Bond in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse or delivered directly to you. When you decide to take delivery, Duty and VAT at the prevailing rate become payable.