Chardonnay, Coddington, Kumeu
Decanter
5 stars, Wines of the Year
“Rich and bold nose with underlying complexity and finesse. Good use of oak. Gently creamy. Fresh, lovely, clean palate. Good restraint and complexity. This is very well made with excellent balance and length.”
Wine & Spirits
90 points
“Michael Brakjovich, MW, makes this wine from his family’s vineyards and winery northwest of Auckland. The Coddington Vineyard produced a 2007 that’s pleasantly sweet, with barrel fermentation building the mineral expression of the wine.”
Wine Spectator
90 points
“Silky in texture and lively in flavor, offering pretty pear and floral flavors. Hints at lime on the lingering finish.”
The Tasting Panel
92 points
“Lush, ripe and dense with rich fruit and a core of bright acidity; bracing, racy and pure with lovely balance and a long finish; one of four stunning Chards from this important Kiwi winery.”