{"product_id":"kumeu-river-coddington-chardonnay-2023","title":"Kumeu River Coddington Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eKumeu River Coddington Chardonnay 2023 is a beautifully crafted single-vineyard wine that captures the distinctive character of one of Auckland’s most admired Chardonnay sites. Originally part of the Kumeu River Estate blend, Coddington was elevated to single-vineyard status in 2006 to reflect its unique personality, and this 2023 release shows exactly why: refined, expressive, and impressively balanced despite the lighter vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it presents with a bright, youthful clarity that hints at freshness and precision. The nose is generous and inviting, offering ripe peach, nectarine, pear, citrus blossom, and a delicate layer of honey, vanilla, and gentle spice from careful oak maturation.\n\nThe palate is rich yet poised, with flavours of juicy stone fruit, citrus, and a subtle nutty note wrapped in a creamy texture. Fresh acidity keeps everything lively and focused, while a touch of minerality adds length and definition. It finishes clean and persistent, with a whisper of lemon and a faint buttery nuance. Enjoy now, or cellar for 4–6 years to gain further complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoddington Vineyard sits in Auckland, where the site’s conditions lend Chardonnay a signature combination of ripeness, texture, and freshness. The 2023 vintage was lighter than average, but the fruit still delivered the vineyard’s hallmark peach-and-nectarine character. Oak was used with restraint, with no new barrels and a greater proportion of one- and two-year-old oak to support the wine without overpowering its natural fruit expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Chardonnay pairs wonderfully with roast chicken, pan-seared salmon, lobster, creamy pasta dishes, and dishes featuring mild spice or nutty sauces. Serve chilled at around 10–12°C to preserve its brightness and aromatic detail. Decanting is not essential, though a short period in the glass will help the wine open and show its full complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKumeu River is one of New Zealand’s most respected family-owned wineries, known internationally for producing benchmark Chardonnay from its Auckland base. Over the years, the estate has built a strong reputation for precision, site expression, and age-worthy wines, with Coddington standing out as one of its most celebrated single-vineyard bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kumeu River","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122489303282,"sku":"FW-9078","price":54.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/produkt-grid_312.png?v=1777476296","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/kumeu-river-coddington-chardonnay-2023","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}