Kumeu River Coddington Chardonnay 2022
$89.99
New vintage. Very limited! 95 points, The Wine Advocate.
9 in stock
Description
Kumeu River, northwest of Auckland is without a doubt NZ’s finest chardonnay producer. Master of Wine and Winemaker Michael Brajkovich has been crafting fine chardonnay at the estate since the 1980’s. Handpicked fruit and vigorous selection from the low yielding vines, whole bunch pressed, wild yeasts, a third of the fruit fermented in French oak barriques and full malolactic fermentation to soften the pristine acidity and add texture and dimension. Not surprising Michael is not shy in comparing his Chardonnays with the great White Burgundies like Domaine Leflaive!
“If you can taste history, duty and family pride in a glass, it’s there in the Kumeu River Chardonnays … some of New Zealand’s greatest Chardonnays, not to mention the world’s.” Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, The Wine Advocate
“If these aren’t the best chardonnays in New Zealand (and some of the best in the world), I’d like to see what could roll them.” Huon Hooke, SMH, Oct 2012
95 points, Thomas Parker MW, Farr Vintners “Coddington is on a brilliant run of form in recent vintages, closing the gap to Hunting Hill and Maté’s Vineyard qualitatively. Pale lemon in the glass with a boisterous nose of orchard fruits, pineapple and peach crumble, it is intense and full of character. This follows on the palate, which is concentrated yet deftly balanced. Ripe waves of orchard fruit are matched by tangy acidity. With a texture like satin and succulent fruit at the core, it has just the right hit of baking spices and wood smoke. This is a delicious rendition of this single vineyard wine, and really showcases its individual personality. Powerful and long to the finish, this is the essence of Coddington.”
Our Special Price $89.99 … very limited, while stocks last!
Additional information
Producer | Kumeu River |
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Region or Country | New Zealand |
Variety | Chardonnay |
Vintage | 2022 |
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