Kumeu River 'Coddington' Chardonnay 2024

From 30 year old vines owned by Tim and Angela Coddington, hence the name. This is the wine for people who are into a more modern (Antipodean) style, while the Hunting Hill leans towards a more glossy Burgundy richness.

White peach and nectarine, lime rind, aniseed, a slight matchstick character with light cinnamon and cedar oak. It’s energetic and zesty, lots of flint and chalkiness to texture, a youthful juiciness to fruit, though gee it has some energy and the finish is crisp and very long. Cool and tight, a little lemon peel in the aftertaste. Delightful. 95+ points, drink 2026-2034+, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front.