Chardonnay, Coddington, Kumeu – 2008 – 90 points – Wine & Spirits
90 points
“Oak dominates this wine for now. Underneath the caramel scents, there’s an intense, seashell-like minerality that develops with air while the wood begins to mellow into the fruit flavors of lemon curd. Give this a year in bottle, then decant for a creamy seafood stew.”