Kumeu River
Coddington Chardonnay, Kumeu
This wine is produced from a vineyard previously owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, whose grapes have contributed to the blend of Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay since 1998. The vineyard produces very rich and unctuous Chardonnay, and the Brajkovich family have long believed in the site’s potential to make an excellent single vineyard wine. In 2006, they decided to give Coddington single-vineyard status to reflect this vineyard’s unique character.
The Coddington Vineyard site is very sheltered and faces directly north, getting maximum sun and heat, providing fruit with riper flavors than typically achieved in this cool climate region.
- Region
- Kumeu
- Appellation
- Kumeu
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- 11 months in French oak barrels; 25% new
- Alcohol
- 14%
The Coddington showcases the vineyard at its best, with aromas of peach and white flowers and a silky, concentrated palate that lingers on the finish. Now over 30 years old, the vineyard is producing wines with immediate appeal, though it will benefit from 4–6+ years of bottle age.
Wine Advocate
93 Points
“Medium to full-bodied, but it leans more toward the pineapple-citrus side of the spectrum. Delicate hints of toasted nuts appear on the nose, while the palate offers pineapple, yellow plum and lime notes, particularly on the long, refreshing finish.”
— Joe Czerwinski, 2021
Kumeu River
Chardonnay Coddington Kumeu
Introducing Kumeu River Coddington Chardonnay
