Kumeu River / Coddington Chardonnay 2022
It has a characteristic ripe peach flavor and a deep, solid structure. It has a gorgeous, creamy mouthfeel and a beautifully balanced acidity. It is delicious when young, but it will get even better if you let it sit for 2 to 4 years.
Region: Auckland
Origin: Kumeu
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Winemaking: Grapes from Coddington Vineyard. Hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed. Fermented in 100% French oak with native yeasts. 100% malolactic fermentation. Aged in barrels for 11 months (25% new).
The ripeness of the this vintage really shows through in this wine from the Coddington vineyard where the highest level of maturity is often achieved.The wine shows the typical ripe peach fruit expected from this site and with this vintage there is even more depth and structure in the wine. 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.
Varietal: 100% chardonnay