Kumeu River, Coddington Chardonnay other_regions_italy Offers an appealing grassy aroma

Offers an appealing grassy aroma characteristic of the '12s

aniseed and black truffles

Winemaker Vincent Bache-Gabrielsen is a huge fan of Petit Verdot

While it can be appreciated young

size and weight to the big-bodied and muscular flavors that terminate in a balanced and impressively long finale that could again use better depth

Kumeu River, Coddington Chardonnay other_regions_italy Offers an appealing grassy aromaThe 2014 Coddington Chardonnay leads with beeswax and brine, pressed white flowers, crushed shells and chalky minerality. The wine is restrained and elegant, mouthfilling in its intensity and showing spicy prowess through the finish. It's very, very good, excellent, in fact. Notions of oak derived (?) bacon fat through the finish boost complexity and interest. There's plenty of time left to go here.