97 points James Suckling: "A complex and whole chardonnay with sliced apples, flint. limes and stones on the nose and palate. It’s medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit and a long and complete aftertaste. Drink or hold. Screw cap. (6/29/25)"
96 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Very ripe and smoky. Shows classic Coddington aromas of grilled pineapple, rockmelon and red apple but is sleek, focussed and not at all blowsy. Concentrated and weighty, the new oak comes through right at the end of the palate. Finishes with hint of reduction and smoke. (8/24/25)"
94-96 points Erin Larkin (Wine Advocate): "The 2024 Coddington Chardonnay is alive on the palate with preserved lemon rind, tendrils of crushed shells and layers of brine. It is electric, in its way. There are salted and crushed nuts on the middle palate and length, which uncoils through the finish that allows a second and third look at the detail inherent within. This is very exciting and also creamy. It was tasted as a tank sample prior to filtration and bottling. Drink: 2025-2039. (Jun 2025)"
96 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Very ripe and smoky. Shows classic Coddington aromas of grilled pineapple, rockmelon and red apple but is sleek, focussed and not at all blowsy. Concentrated and weighty, the new oak comes through right at the end of the palate. Finishes with hint of reduction and smoke. (8/24/25)"
94-96 points Erin Larkin (Wine Advocate): "The 2024 Coddington Chardonnay is alive on the palate with preserved lemon rind, tendrils of crushed shells and layers of brine. It is electric, in its way. There are salted and crushed nuts on the middle palate and length, which uncoils through the finish that allows a second and third look at the detail inherent within. This is very exciting and also creamy. It was tasted as a tank sample prior to filtration and bottling. Drink: 2025-2039. (Jun 2025)"
| Product SKU | 356339 |
| Producer | Kumeu River |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Ships To |
