Kumeu River Coddington Chardonnay 2023

This wine is produced from a vineyard previously owned by Tim and Angela Coddington whose grapes have contributed to the blend of Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay since 1998. It is a vineyard that produces very rich and unctuous Chardonnay that they have long believed could make an excellent single vineyard wine. In 2006 they decided to give Coddington single vineyard status to reflect this vineyard’s unique character.

Even though 2023 was a lighter vintage the Coddington still shows the distinctive peach and nectarine richness.  The use of oak was very careful with no new barrels but a higher proportion of 1 and 2 year old barrels that give a lovely balance with the more moderate alcohol this year of 12.6%. The easiest of the single vineyard to taste when young but will definitely benefit from bottle age of 4-6 years.