Kumeu River Chardonnay, Coddington, Kumeu — 2020 – Vinous – 93 Points
93 points
Another typically weighty expression from Kumeu’s Coddington vineyard, the 2020 Chardonnay Coddington fills the midpalate with its density and breadth. It is a wine of clarity, the oak-derived smoky, nutty notes providing a savory layer over nectarine and lemon meringue. However, this is not a wine that needs multiple flavor descriptors; it’s a wine of texture. Expect the smooth, mellow mouthfeel to be followed up with lovely precision and sinew on the lengthy, smoky finish.
Kumeu River Chardonnay, Coddington, Kumeu — 2020 – Vinous – 93 Points