Kumeu River

Coddington Chardonnay

9.019 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Kumeu, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Geoffrey Luce

2012

May 30th, 2016
Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.6

2012 vintage - fruit, oak & mineral in perfect balance - up there with most mid-level white burgundies

2012 vintage - fruit, oak & mineral in perfect balance - up there with most mid-level white burgundies

Jun 27th, 2015
Fernando Beteta

Fool me once. Shame on you.
You fool me twice, I surrender. Always think this is really good Meursault in a blind.
#KiOui

Fool me once. Shame on you.
You fool me twice, I surrender. Always think this is really good Meursault in a blind.
#KiOui

Feb 12th, 2015
Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

9.0

Great use of oak , creamy , hint of brioche

Great use of oak , creamy , hint of brioche

Jan 20th, 2015
Aaron Means

A classic chardonnay in the biz. Funky, almost old world-ish in its charm.

A classic chardonnay in the biz. Funky, almost old world-ish in its charm.

Oct 20th, 2014
Zach Jindra

Bit more acid, more green apple, less smoke than the Mate vineyard.

Bit more acid, more green apple, less smoke than the Mate vineyard.

Mar 23rd, 2018
Aki Ttr

Wild rice?

Wild rice?

Dec 27th, 2017
Keith Crump

2008 rich

2008 rich

Dec 26th, 2017
Sean S
9.3

Lemon, citrus, minerals, long finish. Great, $28 Gordons

Lemon, citrus, minerals, long finish. Great, $28 Gordons

Dec 18th, 2016
Louis Fernando

2009. Absolutely ripping right now

2009. Absolutely ripping right now

May 2nd, 2015