Kumeu River, Coddington Chardonnay Vintage:2015 the nose is markedly less

the nose is markedly less expressive though with noticeably more Chablis character present on the green and yellow fruit and floral-scented aromas

Moderate but not invasive wood sets off overtly floral red and dark berry fruit aromas that are liberally spiked with warm earth and spice wisps

24 ha parcel of 35+ year old vines in both terres rouges and terres blanches)

seeming to drop off with hints of citrus

dusty tannins in this red

Kumeu River, Coddington Chardonnay Vintage:2015 the nose is markedly lessThe 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.