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Tasting notes
Score 17/20 · Drink 2022-2031, Jancis Robinson MW, Sep 2024

Very pale. Actually quite a savoury nose, even though it’s supposed to be the most flamboyant of the range. Passion fruit in abundance on the palate, however, and some lime-syrup character. Quite big. Not better or worse than the Estate blend, just different – a bit more opulent. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
95
95/100

Average Score

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

More reviews and scores

93 points
Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous
Score 93/100 · Drink 2024-2033, Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, Sep 2024

The 2020 Chardonnay Coddington is a mid-weight wine with youthful oak-derived clove and smoke characters. A citrus-like line of acidity pervades its supple core. The 2020 is concentrated and firm with real grip as well as ripeness. It's all presented in a round, seamless palate. This is a complete and balanced wine.

95 points
Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate
Score 95/100 · Drink 2023-2035, Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate, Dec 2023

The 2020 Coddington Chardonnay is ripe and plump in the mouth, tailed by very fine, chalky acidity and tannins. Far from being boisterous or explosive, this unfolds with an orderly, organized outlay of flavor and texture, each quality woven into the other. Exciting drinking here, with wonderful, piercing intensity of flavor. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

97 points
James Suckling
Score 97/100 · James Suckling, Jul 2021

This is a wine of real purity and elegance with fresh sliced peaches and lemons, as well as some light pastry notes. The palate is fine, unwaveringly long and pure with enlivening acidity through the finish. Stunning. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

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Kumeu River
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Grape Blend

Chardonnay

Colour

White

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Dry

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