2022 Kumeu River, Coddington Chardonnay, Kumeu 1×37.5cl

Vinous 93

The 2022 Coddington Chardonnay has breadth and depth. Its rounded and shapely curves seem to shimmy as if it was comfortably settling onto a bean bag, finding its place. Honeysuckle, pear and melon meet spiced oak. The concluding texture is well considered and cleverly done with tension. The new oak (25%) provides a corset for the wine to sit within and tightens it up, as if the wine is held by a pair of control pants. [Rebecca Gibb MW, 28/09/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2033

JancisRobinson.com 17

They have a lease for three more years on this vineyard which changed hands recently and they re now managing the vines themselves to good effect. 25% new oak.Very pale straw. Rich and quite intense. With some savour and vibrancy. Lots of grip. Very bright fruit with good appeal and perhaps a bit less obviously sweet than in the past. (JR) [15/09/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2030