Kumeu River • Auckland, New Zealand
Kumeu River is a family-owned estate northwest of Auckland and one of New Zealand’s benchmark Chardonnay producers. Foun…Kumeu River is a family-owned estate northwest of Auckland and one of New Zealand’s benchmark Chardonnay producers. Founded in 1944 by Croatian immigrants Maté and Melba Brajkovich, the winery grew from a small West Auckland vineyard into a…Learn More »
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2023 Retail Average
94
/100
2023 Pro Rating
Striking tension defines the 2023 Kumeu River Coddington Chardonnay, with vivid citrus and white peach layered over cool, stony detail and gentle nutty richness. The palate feels tightly wound yet deep, building from a racy, mineral core into creamy, biscuit-like notes and a long, focused finish. This vintage leans more refined and energetic than opulent, showing real class and precision from this normally generous site.
Roast chicken with lemon and thyme; Seared scallops with beurre blanc; Grilled halibut with herb butter
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