{"product_id":"2025-kumeu-river-coddington-chardonnay","title":"2025 Kumeu River Coddington Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe richest and most opulent of the Kumeu River single vineyard Chardonnays. Tim and Angela Coddington's fruit contributed to the Estate blend from 1998 until 2006, when Kumeu River decided the vineyard's plush, generous character was too distinctive to keep hidden. These vines are now over three decades old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 2025 harvest was exceptionally dry across Kumeu, with clean, concentrated fruit coming in through February and March. Handpicked and whole-bunch pressed, wild fermented in French oak, 100% through malo, eleven months on lees. Classic Kumeu River process, but the vineyard's personality comes through clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOyster shell, stone fruit, aniseed and honey nougat on the nose, then smooth and luxurious on the palate with a softness and creaminess that's Coddington's calling card. Fine acidity and a gentle chalkiness keep it balanced and long, with biscuit spice through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDelicious now, but give it four to six years and it'll hit another gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a smooth and luxurious glass of Chardonnay with a softness and creaminess to it, but also has fine acidity, a gentle chalkiness to texture and excellent length... Lovely stuff.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Kumeu River","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45062479347755,"sku":"2025 Kumeu River Coddington Chardonnay","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2025KumeuRiverCoddingtonChardonnay.png?v=1787805845","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-kumeu-river-coddington-chardonnay","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}