Chardonnay, Coddington, Kumeu – 2006
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Introduction
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This wine is produced from a vineyard owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have been used in the Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay since 1998. It is a vineyard that produces very rich and opulent Chardonnay that Kumeu River often thought could make an excellent single-vineyard wine. In 2006 the winery decided to give Coddington single-vineyard status to reflect this vineyard’s unique character.
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Vineyard Profile
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Vineyard Region: Kumeu, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
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Vintage Report
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The 2006 vintage was a delight from budburst to harvest, and the Chardonnays from this year are considered to be the finest the winery has seen. The grapes were hand harvested.
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Vinification
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Whole-bunch pressed
- Fermentation: Indigenous yeast fermentation
- Malolactic: 100% malolactic fermentation
- Barrel Fermentation: 100% barrel fermentation
- Barrel Aging: 11 months in French oak
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
- Production (in cases): 800 cases (12/750ml)
- Alcohol: 13.5%
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Tasting Notes
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The wine from the Coddington Vineyard shows the typical ripe peachy fruit we expect from this site. The palate is forward with a luxurious creamy texture and lovely balancing acidity. This wine, while delicious in its youth, will benefit from a period of bottle maturation of two to four years.
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Reviews
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Chardonnay, Coddington, Kumeu – 2006 – 93 points – The Tasting Panel
“Ripe and peachy with lovely texture and tangy acidity; long, rounded and full with elegance and intensity.”
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Chardonnay, Coddington, Kumeu – 2006 – 91 points – Wine Spectator
“This is ripe and focused, with distinct pineapple character at the core, riding over a tight, mouthwatering frame that lets the mineral-accented fruit hover beautifully on the long finish.”
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Chardonnay, Coddington, Kumeu – 2006 – 90 points – Wine Enthusiast
“Starts off with subtle toasted-almond aromas, quickly bolstered by ripe peach and melon scents. But despite the ripe aromas, the flavors are more citrusy, with pineapple and lime leading the parade. It’s medium-bodied, with a long, citrusy finish.”
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Chardonnay, Coddington, Kumeu – 2006 – 90 points – Wine & Spirits
"...this is the most mineral of the Kumeu River chardonnays. It develops pear and almond flavors as it evolves in the glass. There’s and underlying root-vegetable earthiness that follows the oak in the finish. Chill it for roast sturgeon."