Kumeu River Coddington Chardonnay 2023
Founded in 1944 by Mick Brajkovich, wife Katé and son Maté, Kumeu River was one of the early pioneers in Auckland, New Zealand, that helped to establish its reputation as a world-class wine region. Still family owned and run, Kumeu River continues to pioneer new frontiers: winemaker Michael Brajkovich became New Zealand’s first member of the prestigious Institute of Masters of Wine, London, and has been testing and championing screw cap closures for close to 20 years.
The single-vineyard Coddington wine is richly ripe in the yellow peach and apricot spectrum, with a background of toasted oak and caramelized hazelnut. It is the biggest style in our range, and satisfyingly rich as such, but also nicely balanced with its acidity.
Hand harvested. Whole-bunch pressed. Indigenous yeast fermentation 100% barrel fermentation 100% malo-lactic fermentation 11 months maturation in barrel.
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Appellation | Kumeu |
| Vineyard | Coddington Vineyard |
| Alcohol | 12.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | NEW ZEALAND |
| State of Origin | N/A |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
