KUMEU RIVER CHARDONNAY CODDINGTON 2022 Country:New Zealand, Auckland, Kumeu semi sparkling wine goes through

semi sparkling wine goes through its second fermentation in bottle and is left in contact with the lees

This will reward a bit of patience

benefit from the region’s unique Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich in marine fossils

When our master blender discovered the last remaining stores of Orphan Barrel whiskies from years gone by

KUMEU RIVER CHARDONNAY CODDINGTON 2022 Country:New Zealand, Auckland, Kumeu semi sparkling wine goes throughIn 1986, Jancis Robinson named Kumeu River's Chardonnay among the finest outside Burgundy a verdict that put this family owned Auckland winery on the global map. The Coddington vineyard sits on clay heavy soils in the Kumeu district, a cool maritime subregion where slow ripening preserves natural acidity. Whole bunch pressing and barrel fermentation with wild yeast, followed by aging on lees in French oak, build the wine's texture. Expect lemon balm,