The Brajkovich family is synonymous with the pinnacle of New Zealand Chardonnay. From their vineyards in Kumeu, north-west of Auckland, this esteemed family has brought the world Burgundian-inspired wines viewed through a distinctly New Zealand lens.
We are beyond excited to invite you to join us on Tuesday 18 August as Marijana and Paul Brajkovich host a showcase of the 2025 Chardonnays.
Now in its fourth generation, the family has spent eight decades refining a single-vineyard philosophy, expressed across three distinct sites: Maté's Vineyard, Hunting Hill, and Coddington. In 2015, London merchant Farr Vintners pitted four Kumeu River Chardonnays blind against premier cru and village white Burgundies from Leflaive, Lafon, Sauzet and Drouhin. Kumeu River won three of the four flights outright and tied for first in the fourth. On Tuesday 18 August, you will taste, and decide for yourself.
Places are limited.
ON ARRIVAL
Cremant NV
BRACKET • 1
Estate Chardonnay 2023
Estate Chardonnay 2024
Estate Chardonnay 2025
BRACKET • 2
Rays Road Chardonnay 2024
Rays Road Chardonnay 2025
Coddington Chardonnay 2025
BRACKET • 3
Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2024
Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2025
Maté's Chardonnay 2025
MARIJANA AND PAUL BRAJKOVICH,
YOUR HOSTS
Marijana and Paul Brajkovich are two of the four siblings carrying Kumeu River into its fourth generation on the property. Growing up around the vineyard, both have spent their lives immersed in the family's winemaking story, and now bring that first hand knowledge directly to the people who drink their wine.
THE DETAILS
6:30pm Tuesday, 18th August 2026
MW Wines Tasting Room
125 Cambridge Street, Collingwood 3066
$75 per person
including $20 redeemable on any Kumeu River purchase made on the night.
Light refreshments will be provided.